Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 3
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+353 1 691 5000About
Provided by ByrneWallace LLP
The firm has one of Ireland’s largest and most respected real estate law practices and advises domestic and international investors, developers, occupiers, retailers, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners and public authorities on all aspects of commercial property transactions and development projects. They have advised on some of the most high profile transactions in the market in recent years.
The team has particular experience in lease negotiations for retail, office and industrial properties from both landlord and tenant perspectives. They also advise on day-to-day landlord and tenant issues including lease variations, exercise of break options, applications for consent, applications for licences, tenant default and rent reviews.
The team provide a comprehensive property asset management legal service which includes day-to-day management of large property investment portfolios, mixed-use schemes, shopping centres, office developments, retail parks, and hotels. They have advised and continue to advise owners and developers of some of the largest mixed-use developments in Ireland and due to our vast range of practical property experience, we maintain our asset management role in many of these schemes.
The team also comprises a leading residential property/ new homes unit with experienced specialists who advise on development site acquisition, planning and development, scheme setup and unit and bulk sales.
Chambers Review
ByrneWallace has a well-established group with an impressive client base of financial investors, developers and both public and private tenants. The law firm handles the acquisition and financing of properties and portfolios, as well as the forward sale of development projects. The practice assists multinationals in the hotel and retail sectors with the expansion of their presence in Ireland, either through high-value lease agreements or through the acquisition of new sites.
Work Highlights
- ByrneWallace assisted BDO Ireland with a significant lease in Dublin.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ByrneWallace has the breadth and depth of knowledge for a whole spectrum of real estate deals."
"The team are very commercial, with a good ability to get deals over the line."
"Lawyers at the firm are pragmatic and thorough and have a strong customer-centric approach."
"ByrneWallace has the breadth and depth of knowledge for a whole spectrum of real estate deals."
"The team are very commercial, with a good ability to get deals over the line."
"Lawyers at the firm are pragmatic and thorough and have a strong customer-centric approach."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Walsh advises corporate landowners on the sale of retail premises. He is also experienced on the buyer and developer sides of forward purchase transactions.
"Michael Walsh is very commerciallyminded and is an excellent communicator."
Alison O'Sullivan advises domestic and international clients on a number of matters including sales, acquisitions and the financing of real estate portfolios, including logistics and residential assets.
"Alison O'Sullivan is solutions-oriented and puts client service at the heart of everything she does."
Ronan Egan regularly advises public sector clients, including those in the healthcare sector, and Irish councils on the procurement process for housing developments.
"Ronan Egan is absolutely excellent and gives clear and balanced advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
ByrneWallace LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by ByrneWallace LLP
Head of Department
Aoife Hearne
Derville White
James Moran
Michelle McVeigh
Neil Dunne
Industries
Provided by ByrneWallace LLP
Commercial Property
Construction
Energy and Natural Resources
Financial Services
Hotel & Leisure
Public Sector
Residential Property
Retail