Maples Group
Maples Group‘s ’commercially-minded‘ team stands out for its expertise in investment deals and real estate finance transactions across a wide range of sectors, including offices, logistics, retail, hotels and social housing, acting for a host of major financial institutions and international investors. Its practice also extends to advising large landlord clients on their retail and office portfolios. ’Exceptionally professional and talented‘ practice head Diarmuid Mawe is a specialist in commercial landlord and tenant matters, while Craig Kenny is also noted for his broad experience.
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Testimonials
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‘Maples is an exceptional firm, consistently providing support regardless of the day or time. Their partners, who are recognized as experts in their respective industries, prioritize the needs of their clients above all else.’
‘The team at Maples is genuinely committed to providing the highest level of assistance. They consistently go the extra mile for their clients, ensuring they are always equipped with the most current information.’
- 'Diarmuid Mawe is an exceptionally professional and talented commercial landlord and tenant lawyer.'
- 'Diarmuid Mawe leads a strong real estate team at Maples. Alongside excellent technical skills and an exceptionally strong work ethic, Diarmuid has a wonderfully calm and measured disposition which ensures clients' interests are well represented and transactions are successfully completed in accordance with expectations.'
- 'A commercially-minded practice that is responsive and straightforward, and who don't needlessly over-lawyer matters. Speed is of the essence in the real estate industry and Maples consistently deliver on time. The instant availability and accessibility of their partners and solicitors is important. Their commitment to quality, client service and timely delivery makes Maples an invaluable advisor in any professional setting.'
- 'In so many legal firms it can be extremely difficult to make progress due to lack of engagement. This is not the case at Maples. Proactive, responsive and commercial!'
- 'A dynamic, results-driven team with hands-on partner involvement. They are able to provide focused, pragmatic advice in a responsive manner. They are also very approachable and easy to deal with.'
- 'Craig Kenny is a highly experienced real estate lawyer with excellent industry knowledge. He gives calm and considered legal advice and is both commercial and pragmatic. He is dedicated and efficient and very approachable. The service provided is of a very high quality with excellent value for work done.'
Key clients
- Heitman LLC
- Goldman Sachs
- Remake Live
- Falcon Asset Management
- Iroko Zen
- Henderson Park
- Lioncor Developments
- Avestus Capital Partners
- Allied Irish Banks plc
- Aviva plc
- Marlet Property Group
- Tristan Capital Partners
- BNP Paribas REIM
- Irish Life Assurance plc
- Grafton Group plc
- Herbert Park ICAV
Work highlights
- Advised French investor Iroko ZEN on its acquisition of numerous properties in the Irish real estate market, including a portfolio of Bank of Ireland branches, an office block and a logistics unit.
- Advised Henderson Park on its development, financing and subsequent letting of the next phase of Horizon Logistics Park located near Dublin Airport.
- Advising Goldman Sachs on all landlord and tenant matters related to the Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15, which is Ireland's largest shopping centre and retail park development.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diarmuid Mawe