BHSM LLP
Giles Smyth and Rob Gibbons sit at the head of the practice at BHSM LLP, which spans a wide range of key sectors in real estate, from offices, retail and residential to energy, hospitality and healthcare. The team is particularly active in acquisitions, disposals and commercial leases, acting for an increasing number of international clients.
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Testimonials
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‘BHSM provides boutique-level firm service with big firm expertise. They have strong team retention, meaning there are long-standing relationships and knowledge of clients' properties and arrangements going back years. This means time spent on briefing and getting up to speed is at a minimum and ensures nothing is missed.’
‘BHSM goes above and beyond to sort difficult title issues. They take a pragmatic approach when required and typically are solutions focused. This helps expedite matters and avoids costly litigation over what can be minor matters for both sides. Giles Smyth has extensive contacts in the legal and business world which are incredibly valuable to clients.’
'The firm is very personally involved in getting clients' transactions completed. They appear to have a vested interest in assisting the client and will assist in any way they can to find a successful solution.'
‘Giles Smyth knows the Irish real estate market as well as any industry player and combined with his in-depth legal expertise, this is a valuable offering for any client.’
‘The team at BHSM are very commercially aware and always in tune with current market trends. They are very responsive to any requests and always willing to talk things through at short notice. Advice is timely, to the point, accurate and reliable.’
‘Excellent level of service and communication. Clients feel prioritised and receive excellent advice.’
‘The team at BHSM are extremely responsive and solution oriented. They always have a calm demeanor in the face of very challenging issues to deal with, and give clients confidence that they will able to overcome difficulties to get to the best outcome possible.’
‘Giles Smyth is an experienced practitioner who has a huge number of contacts across many industries. He gives excellent, practical advice, and cuts through legal jargon to ensure the client fully understands the key legal issues and potential solutions.'
Key clients
- Glencar Healthcare Limited
- Harcourt Developments Limited
- Real I.S. AG
- Infrastructure Investment Fund ICAV
- GSInfra Limited
- OCES Property Holdings Limited
- Core Capital Limited
- Glandore Business Centres Limited
- Washglade Limited
- Country Crest Limited/Ballymaguire Foods Limited
- Adrian Dunne Pharmacy Group
- Connect Property Management Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Glencar Healthcare Limited in the acquisition and management of a number of primary care centres across Ireland, on which Glencar Healthcare Limited acts as the property manager.
- Advising OCES Property Holdings Limited, the owner of the Clerys Quarter in Dublin city, in the sale of the former warehouse site to Premier Inn Hotels.
- Acted for Glandore Business Centres Limited in the negotiation of a 20-year lease of the Bottleworks building, Barrow Street, Dublin 2, with a capital rent of €28 million.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giles Smyth, Rob Gibbons