Fidelma McManus

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Fidelma is a Commercial Real Estate partner and heads Beauchamps’ specialised Housing group. She is the go-to expert in complex conveyancing and is an acknowledged market leader in the acquisition, construction, delivery, financing and management of social and affordable housing projects.

Fidelma is a key player in the efforts to deliver on Ireland's housing needs.

She works with local authorities, state agencies, Approved Housing Bodies, developers, home builders, lending institutions, pension funds, charities and sporting bodies, as well as institutional investors.

As a result of her extensive experience, Fidelma has a unique insight into the key legal, commercial, and social issues around social and affordable and mixed-tenure housing provision and a deep understanding of the unique and complex challenges that arise in the sector. Fidelma has well-developed client relationship management and project management expertise and regularly collaborates with Beauchamps' construction, banking and procurement teams to deliver bespoke advice particular to stakeholders in the housing sector.

Fidelma's particular expertise is in delivering large-scale mixed tenure projects and her housing team has been acknowledged for their contribution to Irish society with the Public Sector Excellence in Business Award for ‘Best Legal Team’ for 7 successive years.