‚Andrew Ion is an exceptionally talented solicitor who is knowledgeable, experienced but most importantly able to understand and advise on the commercial elements of the deals which they have been engaged on. He is an excellent communicator and project manager on large mandates, and well able to take the lead on cross border mandates. Andrew is responsive and also contactable.‘

‚Niamh O’Sullivan is extremely experienced. She was responsive and available throughout our large engagement, even though she is the overall Real Estate department head of ALG.‘

‘I work closely with Paul Diggin and Deirdre Griffin. Paul is a consummate professional, he has a sharp mind and is very switched on to the commercial side of the real estate business. Deirdre Griffin has excellent attention to details and a very smart commercial awareness and problem-solving ability. I would highly recommend ALG.‘

‚Deep knowledge across multiple areas of legal focus. Great back bench.’

‘Strong leadership, candid advice, client-focused solutions.’

‘Excellent transactional experience and expertise in the area of real estate, is able to effectively and efficiently manage real estate transactions, while also advising creatively on real estate strategy in the context of negotiation.‘

‚Beauchamps’ Real Estate, Construction, and Projects team deliver top-level, deal-focused service with deep sector knowledge. Their integrity, efficiency, and solution-driven approach, led by figures like Ed Lyons and Maitiú Ó Dónaill, make them a go-to partner for complex matters.‘

‘Very strong team that work well together. Very knowledgeable, commercially aware and experienced with a practical solution driven approach.‘

‚Tony O’Sullivan and Aisling Farrell provide an exceptional client experience. Tony’s experience and oversight ensure every project runs smoothly, while Aisling’s responsiveness and attention to detail mean no issue is ever left unresolved.‘

‚Tom Davy is my contact. Tom will regularly check in to ensure your needs are met. He is always contactable and highly responsive. He quickly identifies your need, delegates to the appropriate person within his organisation. He ensures the advice you get is delivered on time and comprehensively.’

‘Marcus Kennedy is a trusted adviser who really does his best for his client. Marcus is extremely thorough, helpful and great to work with. We are lucky to have him on our team.’

‘Extremely commercial, helpful, always contactable, responsive. Tom Davy in particular maintains all the above qualities at all times. No matter what the ask, how many times contacted, the level of service is above the rest.’

‘The team is experienced, approachable and solution focused. There is always a way, always a solution, and all with a focus on pragmatic outcomes.‘

‘Cillian O’Boyle is our primary contact in the Matheson Real Estate team at partner level. Cillian has been excellent to work with – he provides clear, concise advice and has an in-depth understanding of his client’s requirements, as well as the market in general. Cillian displays excellent partner availability and engagement, which is highly valued by clients. We have also been impressed by the wider team, including Ailis Brennan and Emily Mitchell.’

‚Led by Sally Anne Stone, the team is best in class. They move quickly to identify the core issues of any transaction. Positioning herself as a single point of communication with me, I have found her to be one of the most effective real estate lawyers in the country. A strong communicator and fully engaged right down to the granular aspects, which is an added bonus given her position at partner level.‘

“Jennifer Halpin is, in our experience, the best property and transaction lawyer in Dublin and was absolutely key to the success of some of our largest and most complex transactions. Jennifer’s exceptional legal skills, efficiency, precision, and polished delivery sets her well apart, and she is undoubtedly head and shoulders above other firms in the market.‘

“Donal O Raghallaigh is well versed in managing and advising on real estate law and interfacing with commercial and banking aspects. Always responsive, professional and calm. Edel Corry is responsive, knowledgeable, good work rate. Works well with fellow lawyers.‘

‚Jen Halpin is an excellent property lawyer. She is dedicated, practical and approachable and has a calm and measured approach, always providing clear advice. It is always a pleasure dealing with Jen and her property team.‘

‘A team strength is the groups‘ ability to deliver on time and lend key experience when deals hit an impasse.‘

‘Neil Bourke is a leader in his field and soon to be captain of his industry in no time. Approachable, commercial, agile and consistently breaks down barriers to deals.‘

‘The managing partner, Mark Walsh, is a real estate specialist, and we have worked very successfully on many property issues. It is no surprise to me that he continues as managing partner, as he is a very likeable but really sharp and smart lawyer.‘

‘I work with Alison O’Sullivan on a regular basis. No job is too big or too small. Her pragmatic and awesome handling of her client is second to none. She always understands what is important to us and gives as much attention to the matters as though she was part of our company. We simply couldn’t function the same way without her. Alison is extremely reliable, trustworthy with excellent technical expertise.‘

‘The team offers legal rigour and delivers with responsive, solution-focused advice.’

‘Byrne Wallace Shields offering is their understanding of their clients‘ business and how they deal with priority matters. It is primarily their staff which make this department special.’

‘We deal with two key people Kelly O’Hara and Breifne Muldoon, Nothing is ever a problem, they are always so responsive, their advice is comprehensive.‘

‘Really nice people, so approachable composed and give solid advice. If there are ever pinch points in their team, they are always realistic about delivering what you need so they manage expectations well.’

‚Excellent international network and experience places the team in a unique position in the Irish market. They have a unique ability to bring relevant structures and market knowledge from abroad to the Irish market and apply it locally.’

‘Graham Quinn is an excellent lawyer in every way. His attention to detail, market knowledge and manner mean he is a market leader and brilliant to deal with. He has built what I would consider to be a market leading team in Ireland.’

‘The DLA Piper real estate practice, led by Kathi O’Riain, distinguishes itself through its deep sector expertise and pragmatic, business-minded approach. What I found particularly valuable is the team’s ability to understand the commercial realities of property investment and asset management, ensuring that legal advice is always delivered in a way that supports our strategic objectives.‘

‘Eversheds Sutherland stands out for its ability to combine global reach with genuine local expertise. The team is highly responsive, commercially focused, and consistently delivers practical, business-oriented advice. Their strength lies in understanding our sector and providing innovative, cost-effective solutions that add real value.’

‘Cian MacGinley stands out for his deep expertise in complex real estate and planning matters, providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice. He is highly responsive, approachable, and consistently demonstrates a “can‑do” attitude that helps clients navigate challenging transactions. His leadership on high-profile deals and ability to simplify complex issues makes him a trusted adviser and a standout in his field.’

‘Marie O’Riordan is an excellent partner.’

‘Diarmuid Mawe and his team are exceptionally competent, hardworking and driven by achieving the best result for their clients carried out in a calm and efficient manner.’

‘An exceptional level of understanding of their particular sector of the market.’

‘My „go to“ legal advisory firm for Real Estate in Dublin. Maples are proactive, highly experienced and excellent communicators and problem solvers. It is a pleasure to work with them as part of a transaction team.’

‘Harry O’Malley is a pleasure to work with, he has in depth knowledge of Real Estate and successfully closed a number of deals on our behalf.‘

‘A personal approach to execution of contracts from initial Heads Of Terms to completion of legal contract. Collaboration is paramount & is executed in a positive, professional manner.’

‘John O Donoghue, Thomas O Malley, Joe Stanley & John Kerins all have stand out personal & professional attributes which make the execution of legal contracts a smooth process & a pleasure to do business with.’

‘The Real Estate team that we deal with in RDJ are extremely focused on delivering the completion of transactions which are fundamentally key to our business.’

‘The individuals within the RDJ Team, including Evin McCarthy, David Phelan, Jennifer Drury-Byrne, offer a 1st class service which is solution orientated and ultimately driven by what are our core objectives.’

‘The main advantage of dealing with the individuals in RDJ is not only their professionalism but more than that, it is the effort they make to understand our business.’

‚We have had the pleasure of working with Brian O’Callaghan for several years, and he continues to be an invaluable asset to our business. Brian’s approachable and easygoing manner, combined with his delivery of top-tier advice, fosters a strong sense of trust and collaboration. His ability to seamlessly integrate with our team has been instrumental in achieving consistent results.‘

‚Lisa McCarthy’s ability to deliver technically robust yet highly practical advice makes her team stand out in complex real estate matters.’

‚Aisling O’Gorman and her team have an ability to turn matters around in a very timely manner, without ever detracting from the quality of their expert advice.‘

‘Fieldfisher have delivered an exceptional service to our business. Their engagement, attention to detail and timely and accurate communication allows us to make better decisions in our underwriting and operational processes.’

‘Breen Purcell has demonstrated his outstanding ability to support our business over a long period of time. Ensuring funds flow safely and efficiently at all times with rigorous oversight.’

‘The Real Estate team at Fieldfisher have supported our business through a busy growth period and have been there for us every step of the way.‘

‘Jackie Buckley has been very helpful in advising us on a recent negotiation. The timing and budget constraints were quickly appreciated, and Jackie worked around these to provide prompt and focused advice while giving useful insights on market standards. We would definitely recommend.’

‚This was a project that required execution at the absolute highest level in extremely tight deadlines, and the team at Hayes more than delivered on this.’

‘I’d like to particularly call out Fiona Shipsey. Fiona became an absolute trusted partner through the process. From our first contact I never felt that the purchase wasn’t going to close successfully and that kind of reassurance is honestly something that you can’t put any price on and not something I’ve experienced in professional dealings in the past.‘

‘We use Holmes O’Malley Sexton for our real estate fund business and find them excellent across all aspects of transactions, including banking and finance, conveyancing and acquisitions. Their partner-led, practical approach ensures deals run smoothly and efficiently.’

‘We have worked with Carol Maguire on numerous occasions and have consistently found her to be exceptional. In one particularly complex transaction, Carol’s deep expertise, strategic thinking and calm, solutions-focused approach proved invaluable. She devised and implemented strategies that allowed us to resolve the issues efficiently. What sets her apart from competitors is her ability to combine technical excellence with clear, practical guidance, giving clients confidence even in highly pressured situations.’

‘HOMS have a team of very experienced partners and associates, which ensures access to relevant team members to handle complex real estate transactions. It’s the diversity of their talent within the firm that ensures their clients have access to the appropriate skill set and knowledge required to successfully navigate complex real estate transactions.’

‘John Hogan and Gavin Fitzgerald are excellent in making deals and having a very clear plan and always make it very easy for us to operate our business.‘

‘Gavin Fitzgerald and his associate, Aoife O’Dea, have been unrelenting in their pursuit of finding and promoting my organisation’s best interests in all business transactions.’

‘Andrew Nagle is an excellent real estate solicitor. Very practical and commercial to deal with and gets up to speed quickly.’

‘Fantastic response times, genuine commercialism and pragmatism.’

‘Louise McQuaid is technically brilliant, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘The team is approachable, commercial and very collaborative. We are always happy to work with Pinsent Mason on any deal.’

‘Team is very knowledgeable, prompt and has the ability to complete transactions within quick timelines. Diversified team and good time management. Very collaborative.’

‘Worked mainly with Órlaith Molloy who is a partner on a transaction. What we appreciated is that after the transaction completion as well, efforts were made to continue the relationship. Strong networking skills and has also helped make introductions in the broader Irish market, which has been very helpful. Collaborative, approachable and relationship driven, which was much appreciated.’

‘They are very responsive and always make themselves available at short notice. They are very supportive. They consistently deliver to deadlines.’

‘We know Walkers for their extensive experience delivering strategic legal services to international private equity funds, lending institutions, multinationals and developers on real estate, construction and real estate finance transactions. We find them responsive, easy to deal with and excellent on real estate finance deals (in particular).’

‘Jody Toner is a highly experienced and trusted lawyer. We value his responsiveness and commercial advice. He understands the timing constraints involved in deals and will always be proactive rather than reactive. Enda Kelly is highly capable and a safe pair of hands on deals.’

‘Proactive and clear advice, excellent turnaround times.’

‘We dealt with Emma Heron and Amanda Jane Sweeney and found both very professional, responsive and accurate. We were kept up to date at all times on the status of our project, and it was concluded largely on time and within budget, which is a testament to their tenacity and ability to keep the project moving at all times.’

‘My dealings are mainly with Emma Heron whom I find excellent.‘

‘Whitney Moore have a great reputation and credibility in the Dublin Property industry. They have a client-focused approach, where partners stay closely involved throughout matters. We value their commerciality, responsiveness, and balance of scale with personal attention.‘

‘Rob Gibbons is extremely competent and provides an incredible level of access and prompt professional service.’

‘BHSM is a mid-tier firm that attends to clients in a personalised and dedicated manner. The client is treated as important and all requests accommodated. Direct partner access and quick turnaround times.’

‘Trea McGuinness brings a personalised and kind manner that helps clients navigate sensitive and difficult circumstances when that occasion for requiring advice is highly emotive.’

‚Pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

‘Ronan McLoughlin is very responsive and proactive. His grasp of complex matters along with the attention to his clients is excellent.’

‘Martha McDermott has been a pleasure to work with, and very persistent in getting a lot of agreements over the line. Also, very responsive, with excellent advice, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to other companies looking for a great real estate solicitor.’

‘We used the firm to guide us through our first investment in the jurisdiction. We appreciated the extra hand holding that we were given.‘

‘Tom Dalton was very approachable. His simple, clear advice was appreciated. He was able to guide us on market standard.’

‘The team was both highly knowledgeable and highly commercial. Good advice spanned not only what the law said on various positions or points of negotiation but also provided context from historical transactions that made decision-making more informed. Individuals in the team were also incredibly easy to work with, smart, concise in delivery of their views, willing to share their own perspective on the view that needed to be taken by Principals, and able to manage challenging personalities at the counterparty.’

‘Very responsive, due care and diligence with work.’

‘Personal attention is good and good bright people, young and energetic.‘

‘The individuals we use are excellent, available at short notice and provide an excellent service.’

‚Keith McConnell, a Partner in the firm, has vast knowledge of commercial property law and offers a very personalised service. Experienced, knowledgeable, practical, and solution-driven – Brian O’Neill, Liam Collins, and Keith McConnell are excellent to deal with.‘

‚Robert Simmons has been our main point of contact and working with him has shown how seamless processes can be compared to other firms. Astute and direct, he understands the Irish property market deeply, not just from a legal standpoint. Partnering with Gore & Grimes has strengthened our position in a highly competitive sector.‘

‚Treasa Minihane provides clear, practical advice and an efficient service in property transactions. Sally Alford and Keith McConnell are excellent real estate lawyers – pragmatic, solutions-driven, and highly expedient. Together with Treasa, they form a top-quality property team handling all our personal real estate needs.‘

‚What sets this firm apart is their exceptional legal expertise, their ability to offer clear and practical advice, and their consistent commitment to client service. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure every aspect is handled with care, clarity, and efficiency.’

‘Marc Fitzgibbon and Greg Flanagan were unbelievably professional, courteous, helpful, and provided expert insight and experience in dealing with the purchase and sale of our properties. Their attention to detail and proactiveness, along with fluid communication, was second to none and very valued.’

‘In depth knowledge of the issues I need addressing. Effective communication of the legal matters.’

‚OFX is one of the largest Cork based firms and undertakes all our real estate work. We find them to be diligent, responsive and reasonably priced.’

‘Our main interaction is with Micheál Ó Mulláin and his direct approach suits our business very well.’

‘The range of expertise and the access to technical advice and attentiveness and speed of response is exceptional.’

‚Roisin Bennett is excellent in the Real Estate Sector and thoroughly understands and knows the Irish market.’

‘We have engaged with Reddy Charlton, Peter Kearney & Brendan Sharkey, for many years and are very happy with all aspects of the legal services they provide.’

‘Brendan Sharkey has a great reputation and is very easy to work with.’