Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP
Boasting one of the largest dedicated commercial real estate teams in Ireland, our specialist lawyers advise across the full spectrum of property-related issues.
We advise on the sale, purchase and financing of commercial properties including large office buildings, industrial properties, shopping centres and hospitals. We are adept at complex, novel areas of law, involving tax, development and working within specialist sectors. We cover every major sub-sector within our real estate market across offices, PRS / BTR, residential, healthcare, logistics, retail, student accommodation, projects, energy, infrastructure and hotels. We act for the biggest players in every sector in the Irish real estate market and on the largest and most complex deals.
We advise domestic individuals and companies on secured lending transactions, project financings, bankruptcies and restructurings that contain significant real estate components. In addition, we have, over many decades, garnered an international reputation for excellence, which has won us many instructions both directly from internationally recognised real estate institutions and indirectly where we work with the top law firms in foreign jurisdictions.
Our clients include institutions, banks, government agencies as well as international companies and investors.
Chambers Review
McCann FitzGerald has a recommended team for real estate and loan portfolio transactions on behalf of financial institutions, joint ventures, funds and real estate developers. The law firm has a prominent offering in development projects. The practice also acts for both lender and borrower sides on finance and refinancing mandates, and represents large corporates as tenants in commercial leasing transactions.
Work Highlights
- McCann FitzGerald acted for M&G Real Estate on the forward-commit acquisition of Eglinton Place.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at McCann FitzGerald have very good technical knowledge combined with good commercial acumen and an appreciation of the risk appetite of their clients."
"The team at McCann FitzGerald have very good technical knowledge combined with good commercial acumen and an appreciation of the risk appetite of their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Jim Murphy is a well-established name in the market who regularly advises on complex and high-value real estate deals, including landlord matters in retail and office lettings.
Shane Fahy is a notable real estate lawyer with particular experience in real estate finance topics. He advises prominent developers and corporate clients from a variety of sectors.
"Shane Fahy is very commercial, well rounded, knowledgeable and commercial."
"He is clear, good at understanding his clients and very efficient."
Donal O'Raghallaigh advises property developers and investors on commercial real estate mandates.
"Donal O'Raghallaigh is a very knowledgeable lawyer who gets things done and is very well respected."
Shane Sweeney enters the rankings following an impressive year representing corporate and investment clients in the management and reorganisation of real estate portfolios. He also has experience assisting with letting mandates.
"Shane Sweeney is an excellent communicator who has a sophisticated approach to his advice and is a strong negotiator."
"He has a very practical mind and we really appreciate his commercial view on things."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP
Emily Mac Nicholas
Jennifer Halpin
Richard Leonard
Ruairí Stewart
Shane Sweeney