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Pinsent Masons

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Pinsent Masons

Rankings

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Real Estate - Northern Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons advises clients on a wide range of matters, from investment and insolvency transactions to high-profile development projects across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The team possesses particular expertise in relation to forward funding arrangements and redevelopment projects. The practice is prominent for its expertise in the retail sector. It frequently acts for real estate investment managers and shopping centre owners.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons Belfast advised Heylo Housing Group on the acquisition of more than 650 properties.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers understand what is needed to get the best possible commercial outcome for the client.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The lawyers are extremely proactive and knowledgeable. It is a great team to work with. I fully trust their advice.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • We chose Pinsent Masons primarily as it also had offices in Scotland and England, so its national reach was important. The team are knowledgeable, friendly and competent.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • It is a team which has great strength and depth of experience and whose responsiveness and commerciality is excellent.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The lawyers are very knowledgeable and efficient, and can leverage the expertise of the wider Pinsent Masons network.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrea McIlroy-Rose
    Andrea McIlroy-Rose

    Andrea McIlroy-Rose

    Andrea McIlroy-Rose heads the firm's property team in Belfast and focuses her practice largely on the retail sector. She is adept at assisting clients with investment and development matters, as well as real estate finance transactions.

    • She completely understands what the issues facing the business might be and is able to quickly and pragmatically provide a range of solutions.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Andrea McIlroy-Rose's professionalism and expertise means that her advice is always legally and commercially exactly what a situation requires.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Mark Blair
    Mark Blair

    Mark Blair

    Mark Blair has a broad practice, frequently acting for institutional investors and developers on the acquisition and development of commercial and mixed-use properties. He is also experienced in residential regeneration projects.

    • Mark Blair always gives strong commercial advice and is able to cut through the legal complexities to give advice that is well reasoned.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Mark is extremely commercial, puts clients first and is a very solutions-focused lawyer. He understand the difference between theoretical and actual risks and manages the other parties well.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • He is always able to give me commercial advice.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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