DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Arthur Cox

Real Estate

5 ranked lawyers

Band 1

Ireland

Europe 2022 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Arthur Cox is a stellar practice frequently handling the acquisition, development and disposal of high-value commercial real estate, including in transactions structured as forward sales. The law firm boasts additional prowess in lease negotiations and agreements. The legal team has an enviable client base consisting of blue-chip financial institutions, funds, developers, corporates and receivers.

Strengths

One source highlights the legal team's "insight and the ability to listen, absorb and offer solutions."

Work highlights

Advised Spear Street Capital on the sale of Block 12 Cherrywood Business Park to Corum.

Notable practitioners

The "excellent" Brian O’Rourke moves up the rankings on the back of strong market feedback. He advises on large real estate acquisitions.

Deirdre Barrett is a leading lawyer with a broad practice that includes advice on the sale or acquisition of large real estate portfolios, as well as the negotiation of complex lease and development agreements. "Deirdre Barrett is one of the most talented real estate attorneys we’ve worked with. Her attention to detail, ability to negotiate complex situations, and work ethic are second to none," reports one impressed client.

Head of department Kenneth Egan is a notable presence on the market with particular activity on sale transactions and real estate finance. One source says: "Kenneth Egan is a calm and considered adviser who is always in our corner seeing the issues from our point of view."

Mark Barr maintains a strong reputation in the market as a senior figure in the firm's real estate team. He offers support on the sale, acquisition and leasing of real estate assets.

Simon Hannigan moves up the rankings on the back of strong market and client feedback, with one client praising his "excellent knowledge of the real estate sector." He regularly advises on the lease and purchase of real estate assets.

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Overview

The commercial property group provides a comprehensive range of services and advises on some of the largest and most innovative commercial property transactions in Ireland, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and funding. As the largest commercial property team in Ireland, combined with our in-depth industry knowledge, we have a significant competitive advantage that enables us to service the diverse requirements of our broad client base.

The group is closely linked to the specialist expertise provided by the tax, finance and corporate groups, expertise that is integral to the structuring of major real estate transactions.