Real estate

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP’s real estate group has extensive experience in the commercial and residential property markets, advising on acquisition, investment and leasing matters along with real estate finance work. The team has niche expertise in serving retail and leisure sector clients, often covering the PRS/BTR, data centre, healthcare and office spheres. Practice head Lisa McCarthy carries vast expertise in handling property finance mandates, while co-head Brian O’Callaghan focuses on the re-development of the projects, with a strong hold on the retail sector. Other names to note include Conor Treacy, Tiernan Diamond and Aisling O’Gorman.

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‘The real estate practice is strong in terms of resourcing. Their cross-collaboration with other teams in the firm, ensuring they were providing legal advice which took into account other considerations, was key to the work they completed for us. Their can-do and proactive attitude and practical issue management were very welcome.’
‘Tiernan Diamond and Conor Tracey: Their knowledge of our business was second to none, ensuring their legal advice was tailored and fit for purpose. They were very commercial, providing practical legal advice and solutions. Very approachable, available and responsive in their communications.’
‘Conor Treacy has an excellent approach to transactions and clients, providing a trusted service for complex real estate deals, efficiently resolving legal and tax matters.’
‘Conor Treacy is a stand-out, reliable and commercially minded legal adviser. Conor provides an experienced legal mind and leadership to ensure investors are efficiently informed to make decisions and be successful in their important projects.’
‘The property team (Brian O'Callaghan and Aisling O'Gorman) are brilliant. Their dedication and hard work is second to none. It's always a pleasure dealing with WF as we know we will get the best in class service and expertise.’
‘Aisling O'Gorman is exceptional at what she does. She is dedicated and extremely efficient always and a pleasure to work with. I always look forward to working with her on deals. I find her trustworthy and knowledgeable and would be happy to recommend her and her team to any of my clients.’
‘The team is both exceptionally responsive and has a deep sectoral knowledge, which is invaluable to us.’
‘Tiernan Diamond and Lisa McCarthy are always at hand to provide their expertise and just deliver.’