About

Provided by William Fry LLP

Our Real Estate team is recognised as outstanding in Ireland and is consistently rated as a tier 1 practice by leading legal directories.

This innovative and hugely experienced team has been heavily involved in the majority of landmark real estate transactions in Ireland in recent years. Our clients include large institutional investors, international private equity funds, receivers, public and local authorities, developers and major Irish, UK and US retailers. Our lawyers have detailed knowledge of the Irish property market and keep constantly up to date with evolving trends. The firm maintains close contact with the leading intermediaries in the market and is a regular sponsor and contributor to property industry events in Ireland. We pride ourselves on our commercial, robust and pragmatic advice with its constant aim of bringing projects to successful conclusions.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ireland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

William Fry houses a distinguished real estate practice acting for an enviable client base of financial institutions and investment funds on individual property and portfolio transactions. The law firm attracts attention for its handling of high-profile commercial and residential development projects and large-scale financing mandates. The legal team represents both tenants and landlords in complex leasing transactions.

Work Highlights

  • William Fry advised Hines and Peterson on the refinancing and pre-lets of its Central Bank Dame Street Portfolio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian O'Callaghan
2
Brian O'Callaghan
Head of Real Estate
2
Band 2

Brian O'Callaghan advises on matters relating to retail assets, including shopping centre acquisitions, and assists with diverse landlord and tenant issues.

Brian O'Callaghan is very practical and pragmatic.

Edward Spain
2
Edward Spain
2
Band 2
Edward Spain is a notable market presence who advises on a broad range of real estate transactional work. He acts for investors, including leading private equity companies.
Lisa McCarthy
3
Lisa McCarthy
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3
Lisa McCarthy advises investors and developers on the acquisition and leasing of Irish real estate assets.

Lisa has excellent sectoral expertise and practical experience, and is very client-focused.

Conor Treacy
4
Conor Treacy
4
Band 4
Conor Treacy acts for international investors on inbound investments in Irish real estate. He also assists corporate clients with the management of large real estate portfolios.

Conor Treacy stands out for his reactivity and work ethic, and is a deal maker.

Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Ireland

Real Estate

Brian O'Callaghan
2
Brian O'Callaghan
Head of Real Estate
2
Band 2
Edward Spain
2
Edward Spain
2
Band 2
Lisa McCarthy
3
Lisa McCarthy
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3
Conor Treacy
4
Conor Treacy
4
Band 4

Members

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Aishling O'Gorman

Brian O'Callaghan

Brian O'Callaghan

Head of Department

Lisa McCarthy

Lisa McCarthy

Head of Department

Tiernan Diamond

Clients

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Ballymore

Diageo

GA Developments

Hines and Peterson

Inter Gestion

KGAL

Real I.S. Investment GmbH

Tesco Ireland Limited

Industries

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Banks

Construction & Materials

Energy

Forestry & Paper

Government

Health Care

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Utilities