Neil Bourke
Addleshaw GoddardAddleshaw Goddard‘s ’exceptional‘ real estate practice is particularly well known for its high-profile client base in the retail and hospitality spheres, but has been active on mandates in a range of sectors, including healthcare, offices, social housing and residential. The firm acts for an increasing number of international investors, as well as household-name domestic lenders and developers. Sean Twomey has taken over leadership of the team, while Neil Bourke has recently advised on several of the market’s most significant transactions in the office and residential spaces.
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Testimonials
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‘All of the personnel in Addleshaw Goddard are exceptional. Their knowledge, approach and efficiency is the best in the industry. Communication is key to ensuring transactions happen - this is where Addleshaw Goddard are a cut above any other law firm in Dublin.’
‘Neil Burke in the real estate team is without doubt a leader in his field. His knowledge and approach ensure a seamless process whilst always having the client's best interests at heart. He is not a distant lawyer but one that is very much part of the entire team to ensure the client secures the best outcome. He goes above and beyond.’
‘Professional, prepared and consistent.’
'Sean Twomey gives a first-class service. He deals with matters promptly and communicates clearly and precisely, highlighting issues early and allowing them to be addressed early.’
‘A very dynamic team which as a group takes charge of their process so that when someone is out the case continues normally. They are friendly and explain step by step in plain English and give updates regularly and are very clear on billing.’
- 'A good commercial and client-centric team.'
- 'Addleshaw Goddard stands out in a number of areas, first and foremost for the attention to detail they show in their customer service and the level of engagement clients get at each and every point. Not only do they deliver a top-class service at a most reasonable rate but they are always willing to collaborate across a number of areas of business.'
- 'Sean Twomey and Lisa Griffin are exceptional lawyers. They are highly professional in their communication style and customer service approach. They have an ability to get to the issue at hand and provide advice and direction that is easily understood.'
Key clients
- Bartra Property (Healthcare) Limited
- Irish Distillers/Pernod Ricard
- Salesforce
- Land Development Agency
- Hines
- REInvest Asset Management SA
- Cluid Housing ABH
- Vue Entertainment
- Iroko Zen SCPI
- Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC
- Vodafone
- Tifco Group
- Marks & Spencer
- Corum Asset Management
- AIB
- MNK Partners
- Bartra Capital
- Inditex Group
- Bank of Ireland
- Kepak
- Apollo
- Catella Real Estate AG
- Petrogas
- Arkphire
- Geodis
- Fold Housing Association
- Sophia Housing Association
- Q-Park
- Home Building Finance Ireland
- Sonder Hospitality
Work highlights
- Advised Bartra Property (Healthcare) Limited in connection with Project Sapphire, the sale and leaseback of three nursing homes and the forward sale and leaseback of a nursing home to Aedifica.
- Advised Corum on the acquisition of Block F1, Cherrywood Business Park, Dublin 18 from Spear Street Capital.
- Advised Salesforce in connection with the disposal of its lease of Fitzwilliam 28, a brand-new sustainable building in the central business district in Dublin 2, to SMBC Aviation Capital.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sean Twomey