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Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

The Real Estate team at McCann FitzGerald LLP advises on many of the most significant and innovative property transactions in the Irish market. With deep sector knowledge and a strong understanding of evolving ownership, development and funding structures, we deliver strategic, commercially focused advice across the full real estate lifecycle.

We work closely with colleagues in construction, finance, funds and tax to provide integrated solutions. As trusted Irish counsel to international investors and intermediaries, we regularly collaborate with leading global law firms on the Irish aspects of major cross-border projects and transactions. We advise from site acquisition and planning strategy through to development, construction, funding and leasing, drafting market-leading documentation tailored to complex structures. Our team is frequently at the forefront of new initiatives and has played a key role in shaping innovative investment and co-ownership models in Ireland.

We advise on mixed-use urban regeneration schemes, headquarters developments, retail and leisure assets, shopping centres, and the real estate components of energy, waste and infrastructure projects. Our experience spans landmark office headquarters, large-scale residential and student accommodation schemes, major retail centres, healthcare assets and high-profile joint venture developments, acting for sponsors, developers and funders on transformative transactions.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McCann FitzGerald has a recommended team for real estate and loan portfolio transactions on behalf of financial institutions, joint ventures, funds and real estate developers. The law firm has a prominent offering in development projects. The practice also acts for both lender and borrower sides on finance and refinancing mandates, and represents large corporates as tenants in commercial leasing transactions.

Work Highlights

  • McCann FitzGerald assisted MSD International with the EUR500 million acquisition of a pharmaceutical facility in Dundalk, from WuXi Vaccines.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Shane Fahy
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Shane Fahy
2
Band 2
Shane Fahy is a notable real estate lawyer with particular experience in real estate finance topics. He advises prominent developers and corporate clients from a variety of sectors.

Shane has a deep understanding of real estate transactions in Ireland and is highly effective at identifying and resolving potential issues before they escalate.

Shane is always pragmatic, calm and commercial. He has patience, persistence and his advice is spot on.

Donal O'Raghallaigh
3
Donal O'Raghallaigh
3
Band 3
Donal O'Raghallaigh advises property developers and investors on commercial real estate mandates.

Donal demonstrates deep expertise, and is very commercial, practical and strategic in his advice.

He is practical and knowledgeable.

Donal is an excellent property lawyer. He is very hard working, sensible and intelligent.

Jennifer Halpin
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Jennifer Halpin
4
Band 4

Jennifer Halpin represents developers and lenders in the sale of properties and refinancings.

Jennifer Halpin gives tailored, hands-on advice.

She is solution-oriented and good on issues that arise with real estate transactions.

Jennifer is a very experienced real estate lawyer. She is confident and gives measured advice.

Shane Sweeney
4
Shane Sweeney
4
Band 4

Shane Sweeney represents corporate and investment clients in the management and reorganisation of real estate portfolios. He also has experience assisting with letting mandates.

Shane is pragmatic, considered, happy to challenge the consensus and commercial in his approach.

Shane Sweeney is a team player and very professional.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP

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Real Estate

Shane Fahy
2
Shane Fahy
2
Band 2
Donal O'Raghallaigh
3
Donal O'Raghallaigh
3
Band 3
Jennifer Halpin
4
Jennifer Halpin
4
Band 4
Shane Sweeney
4
Shane Sweeney
4
Band 4

Members

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Emily Mac Nicholas

Jennifer Halpin

Richard Leonard

Ruairí Stewart

Shane Sweeney