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A&L Goodbody

Real Estate

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A&L Goodbody's Real Estate team is widely recognised as the market leader in Ireland. We consistently advise on the largest and most high-profile commercial real estate mandates in the State and we have an exceptional track record of completing transactions and getting deals over the line.

We have particular experience advising on complicated projects and transactions, where our skills and experience in collating and analysing complex and detailed information is crucial. We pride ourselves on delivering pragmatic and tailored commercial advice to meet our clients' key business objectives. We help our clients to anticipate issues, overcome legal obstacles and achieve an orderly, cost effective and successful result.

With offices in Dublin and Belfast, the team advises investors, financial institutions, developers, large-scale occupiers, investment managers and real estate funds across the full range of real estate transactions. This includes investment sales and acquisitions, forward sales and forward funds, portfolio acquisitions, landlord and tenant and real estate finance. Our team advises across all real estate sectors including offices, multi-family / PRS / BTR, logistics, data centres, hotels, retail, student accommodation, healthcare and development land.

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Real Estate - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
A&L Goodbody houses a market-leading group consistently active on complex commercial property transactions and developments, including forward sales and purchases. The law firm is experienced in loan sale and asset portfolio transactions. It also advises on large-scale lease mandates. The legal team advises top international and domestic banks, investment funds and developers. A&L Goodbody benefits from excellent support from the firm's leading banking and DCM departments, often assisting with acquisition finance.
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Work Highlights

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  • A&L Goodbody advised DWS on the EUR150 million sale of the Point Campus student accommodation scheme.

Strengths

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  • The law firm is highly responsive, easy to communicate with and always handles matters efficiently, ensuring a smooth process throughout.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • A&L Goodbody's strength is its people, who are experienced and professional. There is a lot of depth within the team to manage larger mandates.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The team takes the time to understand each situation fully and guide clients through any challenges with confidence and clarity.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • A&L Goodbody is an efficient, fantastic firm, across the board.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ger O'Toole
    Ger O'Toole

    Ger O'Toole

    Ger O'Toole is a well-established lawyer whose practice covers sale and leasing agreements. He also acts on both the borrower and lender sides of agreements for the financing of large developments.

    • Ger is very technically capable. He drills into the details and thinks about the outcomes.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Niamh O'Sullivan
    Niamh O'Sullivan

    Niamh O'Sullivan

    Head of department Niamh O'Sullivan handles high-value real estate transactions, including forward sales. She acts for prominent real estate investors and financial institutions.

    • Niamh is well-respected and commercially aware. She is well able to project manage resources, client demands and large complex mandates.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • John Williams
    John Williams

    John Williams

    John Williams is an experienced lawyer with particular expertise in real estate financing, property acquisitions and disposals.

    • John Williams works well at getting deals over the line and is very knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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