Fidelma McManus
Beauchamps LLPBeauchamps LLP‘s real estate practice is widely hailed for its prowess in the housing sector, acting for many of Ireland’s largest approved housing bodies and local authorities on the financing and development of high-profile social and affordable housing projects. The team is also well versed in significant leasing transactions, particularly in the office sector, where it advises several prominent multinationals. Fidelma McManus, who is ’at the fore of the social housing space‘, jointly heads the practice with Aidan Marsh, Maitiú Ó Dónaill and firm chair Imelda Reynolds.
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Testimonials
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‘The team finds solutions to the many challenges that can arise in the sector. They are both approachable and available and provide a balanced service of technical and commercial acumen.’
‘Fidelma McManus stands out for her passion for the sector and her commitment. She is constantly horizon scanning and is both highly technically skilled and practical.’
‘Whilst a large firm they retain the feel of a local practice with their staff having no egos. Excellent access to partners in a diverse range of specialities.’
‘Imelda Reynolds is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who takes a proactive solution-focused approach. She is a trusted advisor.'
‘Aidan Marsh is an excellent solicitor who carefully considers the risks and is not afraid to make decisions.'
‘Fidelma McManus is at the fore of the social housing space. Not only is she super knowledgeable, but she is both pragmatic and solution focused and has an inherent courtesy and respect for everyone she deals with. Her passion for social housing delivery is tangible and combined with an inherent positivity and simple humanity makes her a joy to engage with. She works with her team in a way that makes the complexity of dealing with multi-legal areas seamless and secure. She is a true leader and that is particularly reflected in the invaluable contribution demonstrated by Caoimhe Bank and Conor McEvoy.'
'A long-established real estate practice with vast experience, a solid reputation and who are commercially orientated and pragmatic.'
'Tony O'Sullivan offers commercial, pragmatic solutions to real estate issues. He has an understanding of clients' core needs and how these can be serviced. He is hardworking, responsive and efficient, and very helpful and easy to work with, and engages with businesses in a clear, comprehensive way.'
Key clients
- AIB
- Angelo Gordon
- Astra Partners Property Investor
- Cabot Financial (Ireland) Limited
- Ardstone Homes
- Cairn Homes plc
- Cardinal Capital
- CEVA Logistics PLC
- Cityjet
- Clúid Housing
- Colony Capital
- Cooperative Housing Ireland
- daa plc (Dublin Airport Authority)
- Dublin City Council
- Dublin Port Company
- Fingal County Council
- Goldman Sachs
- Home for Life
- IDA Ireland
- JP Morgan
- Kildare County Council
- Leinster Rugby
- Linders Property Group
- Lioncor
- Lotus Investment Group
- Mace
- Manley Developments Limited/Manley Construction
- North & East Housing Association
- Pepper Group
- Permanent TSB
- Respond
- Signal Capital
- Sorohan Builders
- South Dublin County Council
- Stoneweg
- Swiss Life
- The Curley Family
- The Land Development Agency
- The Housing Agency
- VHI
Work highlights
- Advised on a number of substantial and high-profile innovative and complex projects for Respond, one of the largest not-for-profit approved housing bodies in Ireland, as its sole external legal provider.
- Advised Linders Property Group on the acquisition, development, financing and letting of over 320,000 square foot of Grade A offices at Smithfield, Dublin.
- Advising Astra Partners on the lease of circa 220,000 square foot of office and technology space to AWS following its acquisition of the former Hewlett Packard complex.
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Aidan Marsh, Maitiú Ó Dónaill, Imelda Reynolds, Fidelma McManus