Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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(028) 9055 3300About
Provided by Tughans
Our team of dedicated real estate solicitors is one of the largest in Northern Ireland. We also have strategic alliances with international law firms and carefully manage the process to ensure continuity of client care as well as delivering local expertise at every stage of the transaction. We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives so that we can offer tailored, relevant advice.
Chambers Review
Tughans offers a breadth of skill across a range of real estate matters, with the ability to handle high-profile property deals. The firm acts for a diverse array of clients, including household names and overseas investors. It is sought after for its expertise in portfolio management. The department also has a considerable reputation for its work on student accommodation developments.
Work Highlights
- Tughans advisedKainos Group on the sale of numerous office premises to Queens University Belfast. The team also assisted the client with a Reversionary Lease for its office premises in London.
Strengths
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"The team at Tughans has a strong commercial acumen and provides sound and sensible advice in line with the needs of the business."
"Each specialist partner has provided concise and sound advice to progress the project."
"The team at Tughans is commercially minded and quickly grasps the underlying issues that this particular sector faces within the real commercial world."
"The team's knowledgeable and practical approach focusses attention to the critical elements."
"The Tughans team has an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team at Tughans has a strong commercial acumen and provides sound and sensible advice in line with the needs of the business."
"Each specialist partner has provided concise and sound advice to progress the project."
"The team at Tughans is commercially minded and quickly grasps the underlying issues that this particular sector faces within the real commercial world."
"The team's knowledgeable and practical approach focusses attention to the critical elements."
"The Tughans team has an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
David Jones heads the firm's real estate team. He is active on high-value investment transactions and development work involving both commercial and residential property.
"David Jones is very supportive and commercially-minded. I would highly recommend him."
"He is a sound advisor all round."
Joe Moore is an experienced commercial property lawyer who regularly advises on acquisitions, disposals, and landlord and tenant matters. He is also noted for his expertise in real estate finance.
"Joe Moore is an excellent real estate expert with excellent problem-solving skills and commercial knowledge."
"Joe provides sensible advice and has the ability to think out problems and come up with solutions that work for everyone."
"He is excellent all round."
Rebecca Moffett has a broad commercial real estate practice with impressive expertise in the retail and transport sectors. She routinely handles acquisitions, disposals and lettings for developers, investors and corporate occupiers.
"Rebecca Moffett was fantastic throughout. She took a very pragmatic approach and acted very efficiently. She makes sure the legal advice is foolproof but also commercial."
"Rebecca is very on it and easy to work with. She is on point and ahead of the game."
"Rebecca is always available for us."
Chris Milligan is a respected real estate partner who specialises in work related to the energy sector and infrastructure projects.
"Chris Milligan is really approachable and pragmatic, and he'll think outside the box. He is solution-oriented rather than problem-orientated."
"Chris is commercially astute, hardworking and responsive."
"Chris went out of his way to provide an outstanding service while meeting our deadlines to ensure projects were not unduly delayed."
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Industries
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commercial
funds
hospitality
industrial
insolvency
leisure
office
residential
retail