Dillon Eustace has built a strong reputation in investment deals within the private rental sector, representing investors, developers and government-backed organisations. The team also guides clients through every stage of the sale of real estate loan portfolios and property financing transactions. The head of the practice, Martin Colman, focuses his offering on real estate acquisitions, and the development, sale and lease of commercial and residential properties. Kelly O’Hara and Brendan Cunnane are the other key contacts for residential investment and real estate finance work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We work mainly with Kelly O'Hara. The service we get is exceptional, they are always contactable, and their detail is excellent. Kelly is always incredibly honest when pitching for work and is such a hard worker, and as a client, I find her detail is good.’
- ‘Kelly O'Hara is very hands-on, their follow-ups are excellent, and they work well as a team.’
- Knowledge of the market/business. Experience advising retail companies. Easy communication with the team.'
- 'Kelly O'Hara is an amazing professional with a deep knowledge of the real estate market/regulations. Easy communication and easy understanding with her.'
- 'Very approachable, friendly and committed.'
Key clients
- IPUT plc
- Franklin Templeton
- Land Development Agency
- Cairn Homes Properties Limited
- Nassarius Capital AG
- Quadreal Property Group
- Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC
- SW3 Capital/Tristan Capital Partners
- Greenoak Europe Secured Lending
- Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC
- Elleke Vermogens
- Fine Grain Property (Ireland) Limited
- NAMA
- Fairfield Real Estate Finance Limited
- Lone Star
- Garlin Investment ICAV
- The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- Permanent TSB
- Abarta Investments ICAV
- Centric Health
- Allied Irish Banks, plc
- House Building Finance Ireland
- Reil Investments
- Remcoll Developments Limited
- Homestore & More
- Madison International Realty
Work highlights
- Advised the land development agency on the bulk purchase of over 520 residential units across 3 developments for over €200m.
- Advised AVIVA on the sale of Citypoint, Galway to Arked (France) for more than €20m.
- Assisted DID Electrical with the sale of the business by Select Retail, including the property restructuring and disposal of 25 retail units.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Colman