With a strong reputation of handling high-profile deals and forward sales within the Build-to-Rent market, Ogier‘s real estate practice is well-versed in covering development financing, property sales and acquisitions, and landlord-tenant issues across various sectors, including offices, industrial spaces, retail, and hospitality. John Hogan heads the practice and regularly acts for significant domestic real estate developers and investors in commercial property investment deals. Gavin Fitzgerald and Andrew Nagle are other key names of note.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Solutions-based mentality and can-do attitude to the assignment.’
  • ‘Solutions focused, capable team, responsive to requests and provides reliable advice.’
  • ‘Responsive. Very approachable. Good communication.'
  • 'Ogier has always gone above and beyond and has been a key member in our company’s success. They have a fantastic team. Communication is always excellent.'
  • 'John Hogan and Gavin Fitzgerald always have a clear plan of action and follow up on everything. Their approach is refreshing and always very clear.'

Key clients

  • Navybrook Limited
  • McGrath Group Properties
  • GEM Construction Company Limited / Claregrove Developments Limited
  • Brian M Durkan Limited
  • Partvale Limited
  • Summix Capital
  • Barina Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Brian M Durkan Limited on one of the top 10 largest transactions in Irish Real Estate in 2023.
  • Advised the Gem Group on the site acquisition, development funding and forward sale of 331 Build-to-Rent units in North Dublin.
  • Advised the McGrath group on the development funding and forward sale of part of a development in Naas, Co. Kildare and, similarly, part of a BTR development in Palmerstown, Dublin 20.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Hogan

Other key lawyers

Gavin Fitzgerald, Andrew Nagle