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Byrne Wallace Shields

Real Estate

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Byrne Wallace Shields

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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. The team 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.

Industries (8)

  • Commercial Property
  • Residential Property
  • Financial Services
  • Public Sector
  • Retail
  • Hotel & Leisure
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Construction

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Byrne Wallace Shields 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

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  • Byrne Wallace Shields assisted Aeval with the forward funding of over 320 residential units at Woodbrooke, Shankill, County Dublin.

Strengths

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  • The Byrne Wallace Shields team is highly experienced.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • The law firm is excellent in real estate matters.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Byrne Wallace Shields' strengths are its depth of experience, knowledge of client requirements and speed of action.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alison O'Sullivan
    Band 2Alison O'Sullivan

    Alison O'Sullivan

    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 is just brilliant, she has an air of calm, knows the client inside and out and brings an understanding that other firms can't.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 3Michael D Walsh
    Band 3Michael D Walsh

    Michael D Walsh

    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 knows the law, is very commercial and he is always looking out for the best interests of his clients.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 4Ronan Egan
    Band 4Ronan Egan

    Ronan Egan

    Ronan Egan regularly advises public sector clients, including those in the healthcare sector, and Irish councils on the procurement process for housing developments.

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