Real estate

A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP ’s ‘well-resourced’ team is well-placed to handle prestigious transactions across all asset types in the commercial real estate and private rental sector, such as hotels, logistics centres, and office buildings. The practice stands out as a key choice for domestic and international developers, lenders and investors, along with landlords and occupiers seeking advice on all facets of real estate matters. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in real estate finance. Practice head Niamh O’Sullivan takes point on real estate transactions and developments and has significant experience of advising landlords on investment deals. At the same time, Mairead Sherlock is a key contact for all kinds of property funding and development financing matters. Ger O’Toole has longstanding experience of advising on acquisitions and infrastructure transactions. Deirdre Griffin is another name to note here.

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Testimonials

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‘A&L Goodbody are commercially minded, proactive problem solvers that always go the extra mile for us. We always get excellent service from them. A&L Goodbody is always available to discuss issues at short notice, which can be very important when working to tight deadlines, and they always provide us with practical solutions.’
‘We work closely with Paul Diggin. Paul is a consummate professional. The advice we get from him is always on point. Paul adopts a proactive approach to solving problems, which is what we look for from our legal advisor. He identifies the issues and proactively provides solutions, which allows for a smooth and efficient legal process.’
‘A&L have an extensive and knowledgeable property team with full access to various other legal departments. I have found the property team to be extremely resourceful and pragmatic in assisting us in our commercial deals to a conclusion. Access to their team leaders/partners is exceptional, and I always feel that our instructions are valued and priority instructions.’
‘David Fitzgerald is one of the best Irish real estate lawyers we have worked with. He can break down the complexities of Irish transactions in a way that is clear and easy for us to understand as international investors. David is highly commercial, responsive and approachable. His deep experience within the Irish real estate market helps drive deals forward.’
‘The real estate team offer strong commercial advice and knowledge. I find their customer service, knowledge, speed and efficiency all very strong.’
‘Deirdre Griffin has acted on our behalf in a huge amount of real estate conveyancing over several years. I have always found Deirdre knowledgeable, commercial, responsive and a strong negotiator.’
‘A&L Goodbody always offers an excellent service, with appropriate expertise and clear, concise advice consistently delivered.’
‘Paul Diggin continues to provide a first-class service at all times with every instruction he is involved in.’

Key clients

IPUT plc and Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC
Greystar
Glenveagh Homes Limited
Kells ICAV (a joint venture between MARK and BCP)
Starwood Capital
Palm Capital and KKR
Credit Suisse Asset Management (Schweiz) acting on behalf of a Luxembourg based investor.
IPUT Real Estate Dublin
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC
The Land Development Agency
Copper Bridge C2015 ICAV
SCPI Transitions Europe, managed by Arkea REIM
Citibank
Savills Investment Management
Macquarie

Work highlights

Assisted the owners of the new office and retail development known as 60 Dawson Street and Grafton Place, comprising 145,000 sq. ft of office space and 46,000 sq. ft of high street retail and leisure, with their lease.
Assisted the vendor with the sale of Phase 2 Baldonnell Business Park, Dublin 22, to an international purchaser.
Assisted Greystar Ireland with the forward purchase of the Brickfield Square PRS scheme being developed by Brian M. Durkan Ltd for €123.5m.

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