Real estate

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Counting institutional investors and developers, both foreign and domestic, among its impressive roster of clients, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP’s real estate department continues to act on several complex high-value real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and leasing matters. The energy, retail, PRS and social housing spheres are particular areas of focus. The team is co-headed by Vanessa Byrne, a key point of call for landlords and tenants, and Michael Doran, who is adept at advising on asset management issues. Other key team members include Áine Quigley, Marcus Kennedy, Jamie Fitzmaurice and Rachel Carney.

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Testimonials

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‘Mason Hayes & Curran has a leading real estate practice. It has an extremely high calibre of partners who have subject matter expertise together with specialist focus areas within the department. The partners and senior associates who work with us are thorough, reliable and think of the best solution for our particular needs in each case.’
‘Marcus Kennedy (partner) is our go-to person in real estate. He treats every matter, big or small, with the same excellent attention to detail, reliability and helpful manner. He is a real team player and always there when required to give commercial, solution-driven, swift and accurate responses. Jamie Fitzmaurice is extremely highly regarded and works at the highest levels.’
‘My dealings are with the lawyers who deal with conveyancing, and I have found that they understand their client's needs.'
‘I work with Áine Quigley. Áine has always exceeded with the service she provides to the client. Áine is efficient and responsive and has excellent knowledge of her trade and the industry. Áine is a fantastic problem solver and seeks resolutions at all times.’
‘Commercial focus, the team understands what can be delivered while protecting our position. All of the individuals within the RE practice are professional and knowledgeable.'
‘Vanessa Byrne is exceptional. She is holistically aware of her client's business and provides invaluable advice. Rachel Carney is hugely accessible and delivers a high quality legal service.’
‘Our experience with the MHC team is outstanding. Their main strength is their detailed knowledge of the sector, which enables them to provide a proactive approach which ensures our interests are constantly protected. There has been a consistent theme throughout our relationship with the MHC team of genuine, concerted professionals who can feel the personal effort to be our legal partners and guardians within this area.’
‘Very proactive and strong problem solvers.’

Key clients

Irish Life
DomusVI Group
Irish Residential Properties REIT plc
Aviva Real Estate Investors
Hammerson
AXA Investment Real Estate
BNP Paribas
SSE
Hines
Quintain

Work highlights

Represented SSE PLC in developing 8 of Bord Na Móna’s bogs across the country for wind-based renewable projects.
Assisted Tuath Housing Association CLG with its €108m forward fund of 290 Units at Citywest, Dublin.
Advised Fingal County Council on the circa €150m development of 300 dwellings (comprising a mix of apartments, houses, retail units, community centre and a creche) at Church Fields, Mulhuddart, County Dublin.