The practice at BHSM LLP is well-versed in acting for both domestic and international clients on key matters, including acquisitions, disposals, and commercial leases. The team covers a broad spectrum of real estate sectors, including offices, retail, residential, energy, hospitality, and healthcare. The department is headed by the duo of Giles G. Smyth and Rob Gibbons.
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Testimonials
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- ‘BHSM have a highly accomplished team. We deal with several lawyers within the real estate team, and all carry the same degree of commitment and expertise in a given matter. We as clients can always rest easy that we are well taken care of.’
- ‘Giles G. Smyth is excellent as a partner and allows his team the necessary autonomy to deliver, is always aware of how things are progressing and is ready to advise and guide with his experience whenever necessary. Rob Gibbons has wide-ranging experience across property and banking, which is an invaluable package.’
- ‘Top-class service and availability.’
- ‘BHSM are our most trusted advisors. Their team is consistent and loyal, meaning our company can develop and sustain long-term relationships, which is critical to ensuring good performance and efficient transactions.’
- ‘Giles G. Smyth is a fantastic leader who can simplify seemingly complex transactions and leads his teams with the requisite blend of autonomy and opportunely timed inputs. Siobhán Whelan is a highly experienced and accomplished solicitor, and we are always happy to see Siobhán assigned to one of our deals. Rachel Nangle is quickly developing as another key solicitor for us. The breadth and depth of her experience is second to none and makes her a highly valued representative for us.’
- ‘From the first day, we employed BHSM their management of our portfolio has been first-class. We have regular contact on all our cases, and any information we need from them is always sent back to us as a matter of urgency.’
- ‘All the partners and associates are helpful and diligent.'
Key clients
- OCES Property Holdings Limited
- Washglade Limited
- Glencar Healthcare Limited
- Harcourt Developments Limited
- Real I.S. AG
- Infrastructure Investment Fund ICAV acting in respect of its sub-fund the Valley Healthcare Fund
- GSInfra Limited
- Core Capital Limited
- Glandore Business Centres Limited
Work highlights
- Advised OCES Property Holdings Limited, the owner of the Clerys Quarter in Dublin City, on the sale of the Earl Building to the Health Service Executive.
- Represented a leading healthcare fund in the acquisition of two portfolios consisting of 3 and 4 primary care centres respectively located across Ireland.
- Assisted a private investment fund with the acquisition of 53 apartments located in a regional shopping centre, which included the underground car park and common areas of the block.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giles G. Smyth, Rob Gibbons