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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Real Estate

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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

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About

Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

We are the largest and best resourced Real Estate team in Ireland and our objective is to provide the highest quality service to our clients, handling the largest and most complex real estate projects. We bring innovation, business understanding and trusted advisor relationships to engender a holistic approach to our clients’ needs.

Our teams are focused on our clients business needs with deep sectoral expertise, allowing our lawyers to give pragmatic and commercial legal advice.

Our real estate practice spans sectors including the Built Environment, Energy, Healthcare and Technology.

In keeping with our sector and service focus, we work closely with other MHC teams including Corporate, Financial Services, Construction, Commercial Litigation and Tax.

Our related services include:

  • Asset management
  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Landlord and tenant
  • Investment structures and regulation
  • Property development
  • Planning law
  • Project finance
  • Residential, mixed use and commercial developments
  • Multi-unit projects
  • Construction
  • Liquor licensing

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Mason Hayes & Curran has a large team that advises on significant commercial real estate deals. The law firm frequently acts for financial institutions and property investment funds on the sale and acquisition of individual assets and large portfolios. The practice advises both domestic and international clients on office acquisitions and agreements for the long-term lease of Dublin office space.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Mason Hayes & Curran acted for European Tyre Enterprise Limited on its acquisition of Tractamotors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Mason Hayes & Curran has an expert, dynamic team which is very approachable and has great problem-solving skills.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Mason Hayes & Curran is extremely commercial, experienced and understands its clients very well. The team always provides very considered advice.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • The law firm has a proven ability to look at the whole picture, takes a client-centric approach and is proactive in its communication and responsiveness.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • The team gives top-quality advice, excellent service, has excellent availability and a superb backroom team.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Michael Doran
    Band 1Michael Doran

    Michael Doran

    Michael Doran advises corporate tenants on the negotiation of lease agreements and the purchase of real estate assets. He offers particular experience acting on social housing and education development deals.
    • Michael is very commercially intuitive, he understands his clients.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 2Jamie Fitzmaurice
    Band 2Jamie Fitzmaurice

    Jamie Fitzmaurice

    Jamie Fitzmaurice regularly advises on letting and leasing agreements while further assisting with the acquisition of office spaces. He also assists with the forward funding of housing developments.
    • Jamie is a top-notch lawyer who has great depth of knowledge and expertise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Jamie is very knowledgeable and diligent in an area where attention to detail is paramount.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • His knowledge of the sector and understanding of the big picture is unmatched.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 3Tom Davy
    Band 3Tom Davy

    Tom Davy

    Tom Davy handles real estate transactions that involve complex financing issues, advising on leases and acquisitions.
    • He is an excellent solicitor and very well liked by clients.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Tom is very commercial with an incredible understanding of the sector. He is always contactable, always puts his client first and his strongest attribute is his willingness to get deals done.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 3Vanessa Byrne
    Band 3Vanessa Byrne

    Vanessa Byrne

    Vanessa Byrne acts for international developers and financial institutions on a wide range of real estate mandates. She advises clients on the sale and acquisition of properties, as well as acting on leasing issues.
    • Vanessa has great depth of knowledge and expertise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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