Real estate

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP‘s real estate practice is widely recognised for its strength in advising developers and occupiers on high-profile sales, acquisitions and leasing deals (including forward-funded transactions). In addition to its standout expertise in the data centre sector, the team has experience in matters across the office, retail, industrial and logistics, and residential spheres. Sally Anne Stone was promoted to head of the commercial real estate department in January 2023, overseeing a sizeable team which also includes Brian Doran and Leonie Dunne, who jointly lead the new homes and development land group, the ’excellent‘ Karen Sheil, Cillian O’Boyle, Hilda Wrixon, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, and Cork-based Laura James.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Cillian O'Boyle in the real estate team has a commercial focus, understanding what is deliverable while ensuring clients' positions are always protected. His diligence post transaction means that focus is maintained on any post-closing items to be satisfied.’
‘A one-team collaborative approach.’
‘Karen Shiel is an excellent lawyer. She is really client centric and anticipates potential issues before they are raised as issues. She has also a very hands-on approach and has really good attention to detail. ’
‘Matheson has in-depth knowledge regarding real estate. Their expertise was critical in negotiating key terms and conditions. The individuals within the real estate practice were all professional and knowledgeable.’
‘The attitude, personable nature and industry knowledge at partner level and senior associate level is excellent. The team's strength is certainly their industry knowledge, willingness to understand exactly what the client needs and also their ability to set realistic deadlines to allow themselves to provide quality advice. The team also make themselves available as and when needed at short notice, which is greatly appreciated as urgent, time-sensitive matters arise.’
‘Brian Doran's guidance is exceptional - he is acutely aware of clients' business needs and provides invaluable advice. With his team he delivers in the highest-quality legal service in Dublin.'
‘Sally Anne Stone is an expert in exceeding clients' expectations and in problem solving. Laura James is very efficient in her dealings with clients and is particularly good with international clients who are not familiar with the market.’
'Sally Anne Stone is one of the best lawyers in Dublin.'

Key clients

Tirlán Limited (previously known as Glanbia Ireland DAC)
BoyleSports
Surplus Property Soluctions
Arxada
PVR Invest
Eirgrid
Energia
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Property Division)
Workday
An Post
McGarrell Reilly Homes
CA Ventures
Grant Thornton
Bank of Ireland
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Equinix
Kennedy Wilson
JCD Group
Fiserv, Inc
Pinterest
Chartered Land
Goldman Sachs
Trinity College Dublin
EirGrid PLC
JP Morgan
Datadog
Verizon
Waystone
Airbnb
State Street
Zendesk
Google
Oxley Holdings
LVMH
Tokyo Electron
Henkel
Three/Hutch Whampoa
Stryker
Steris
SAP
Irish Life
Irish Distillers/Pernod Ricard
Adobe
Park Developments Group
Värde Partners
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale
Tudor Homes
Bord na Móna
EDF Energy Renewables
Glenveagh Homes

Work highlights

Advising Park Developments Group on the construction and forward sale of three blocks of residential apartments located at the Clay Farm development in Leopardstown, Dublin, to BlackRock and SW3 Capital.
Advising Datadog on its lease of 44,000 square feet of office space from Hubspot to establish its new Irish HQ in the IFSC area.
Advising a Kennedy Wilson vehicle on its acquisition of a number of industrial facilities from EPUT Property Trust.