Real estate

ByrneWallace LLP

ByrneWallace LLP stands out for the breadth of its real estate offering; in addition to advising on high-profile sales, acquisitions and leasing matters involving office properties, the firm has a thriving practice in the social housing sector, and is increasingly active in the data centre space. The ‘very experienced’ team has also seen a recent uptick in instructions relating to forward funding deals. Michael Walsh chairs the property department, while ‘go-to counsel’ Alison O’Sullivan now serves as department head. Other key names include housing group lead Neil Dunne, Ronan Egan, Aoife Hearne and Michelle McVeigh, who heads the property retail and asset management group.

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Testimonials

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‘A team of subject matter experts with a strong focus on commerciality and problem solving.’
‘It is a privilege working with Byrne Wallace; they are professional, experts in their field, and have a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal issues.’
‘What truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment. They genuinely stay invested in every deal and work tirelessly on behalf of clients. They have excellent relationships in the sector which also helps.’
‘A very experienced real estate team, with credentials in all aspects of real estate investment, development, financing and divestment. Very knowledgeable on Irish property matters and provide workable solutions to any problems clients face.’
‘Michael Walsh has experience at the highest level, and is invaluable at scoping projects and dealing with challenging issues.'
'Bryan O'Gorman is exceptionally capable in delivering high-quality work, efficiently.’
‘Derville White has good leadership skills and is always very accessible. Neil Dunne approaches each transaction diligently to get it done.’
‘Alison O'Sullivan is a go-to counsel in Ireland. She is accessible, savvy, and practical in her approach to deals.’

Key clients

Allied Irish Bank plc
Arrow Capital Partners
Aviva Life & Pensions
Ballymore Group
Bank of Ireland (Group Property)
Cerberus
Collen Construction
Davy Hickey
Edifis Capital
EQT Exeter
Ericcson
European Parliament
Glenveagh Properties Plc
Uisce Éireann
Land Development Agency
Lidl Ireland GmbH
LRC Group
Oaklee Housing
Patrizia Immoblien
Qualtrics
Quanta Capital
Quintain
Red Rock
Tullow Oil
Twinlite Group
Vestry Limited Partnership

Work highlights

Acted for Kennedy Wilson in its investment sale of several office blocks in Blackrock Business Park, Dublin, to a French investor.
Acting for Patrizia Immoblien in its forward purchase of 72 residential units and two commercial units in the Benson Building, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, in Dublin's South Docks.
Advised The Vestry LP on the real estate aspects of the financing of a portfolio of 1,200 assets.