The team at A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP acts for international property funds on the whole range of commercial property advice in Northern Ireland, including acquiring, managing, financing, and property investments. Heading the department of real estate team, Gregory Martin is a key point of contact for London based and international funds, such as NewRiver REIT and La Salle Investment Management. Tracey Schofield is strongly experienced in advising on acquiring and selling student accommodations and hotels. James Pringle and John Tougher regularly act on a wide variety of real estate acquisitions, including healthcare facilities and offices.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Greg Martin is a very experienced and detail orientated lawyer. However, what really makes a difference is his ability to cut through any of the complex issues and give clear and commercial advice.'

  • ‘A sense of humour in good times and bad.’

  • 'The team at A&L Goodbody are quite simply that, a team. They work well together across their specialised fields and can draw on each other's experience to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. I feel like part of their team as they keep me involved and updated on progress, explain things in an understandable way and take my views, opinions and needs on board.'
  • 'Standout individual would be Gregory Martin. He explains things in a way that can be understood and of most value they actually give an opinion and recommendation on the best course of action.'
  • 'A very strong team who are experienced in all sectors of the property market. However, what really set them apart is the partner level access we get at every stage of our projects.'

Key clients

  • Castlebrooke Developments Ltd
  • Newriver REIT Plc
  • SBM Off Shore Limited
  • La Salle Investment Management
  • Vita Group
  • Ebrington Holdings Limited
  • McAleer & Rushe Group
  • Oakland Holdings Ltd
  • Northern Ireland Investment Fund
  • Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast Limited
  • Trustees of Dentons SIPP
  • McBurney Holdings Limited
  • Irish Football Association

Work highlights

  • Acting for Castlebrooke Developments Ltd in the largest redevelopment project ever carried out in Northern Ireland, known as 'Tribeca Belfast'.
  • Acting for NewRiver REIT in a major expansion and redevelopment of this retail park which will hugely expand the offering of this park, which will include new retail units, restaurants, hotel and expanded car park.
  • Acting for the Netherlands based developer SBM Off shore Limited in relation to the potential £1 billion development of the first offshore wind farm in Northern Ireland.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gregory Martin

Other key lawyers

Tracey Schofield, James Pringle, John Tougher