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DUBLIN 2
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Ms Fidelma McManus

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+353 1 4180600 f.mcmanus@beauchamps.ie View profile

Work Department

Commercial property; Housing

Position

Fidelma is a partner and heads Beauchamps specialised Housing team. Fidelma has particular expertise in complex conveyancing and is an acknowledged market leader in the acquisition, development and management of social housing. Her practice includes all aspects of conveyancing and extends to the acquisition, structuring, financing, disposal and leasing of all types of property, including multi-unit developments, distressed and partially complete residential developments, shopping centres, retail parks and offices. She also advises on all aspects of landlord and tenant law. Fidelma works with local authorities, state agencies, Approved Housing Bodies, lending institutions, pension funds, sporting bodies, receivers, developers, institutional and private investors.

As a result of her extensive experience, Fidelma has a unique insight into the key legal, commercial and social issues around social housing provision and a deep understanding of the unique and complex challenges which arise in the sector. Fidelma has well-developed client relationship management and project management expertise and experience and regularly collaborates with our construction, banking and procurement teams to deliver bespoke advices particular to the social housing sector.

Memberships

  • Speaks regularly at client events
  • Delivers regular tailored talks and training to clients
  • Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association
  • Member of Law Society of Ireland

Education

  • Diplôme des Etudes de L’Union Européene (Université des Sciences Sociale 1, Toulouse, France, 1999)
  • Bachelor of Civil Law (European Legal Studies) (University College Dublin, 2000)
  • Solicitor (Law Society of Ireland, 2004)
  • Diploma in Property Tax (Law Society of Ireland, 2004)
  • Diploma in Commercial Conveyancing (Law Society of Ireland, 2006)
  • Diploma in Construction Law (Law Society of Ireland, 2019)

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Ireland > Public sector

Beauchamps LLP bolstered its expertise in the public sector in 2023 with the additions of Pat McInerney, who joined from Holmes O’Malley Sexton in May to head the public sector and regulatory practice, and public procurement specialist Áine Smith, who arrived from Eversheds Sutherland in July. The team advises public bodies, educational institutions and local authorities, among others, on large-scale transport infrastructure and housing projects, judicial review challenges and data protection issues. Other key names include ‘excellent‘ practice co-head and firm chair Imelda Reynolds and Fidelma McManus, who specialises in the social housing sector.

Ireland > Real estate

(Leading individuals)

Fidelma McManus – Beauchamps LLP

Beauchamps LLP‘s real estate practice is widely hailed for its prowess in the housing sector, acting for many of Ireland’s largest approved housing bodies and local authorities on the financing and development of high-profile social and affordable housing projects. The team is also well versed in significant leasing transactions, particularly in the office sector, where it advises several prominent multinationals. Fidelma McManus, who is ‘at the fore of the social housing space‘, jointly heads the practice with Aidan Marsh, Maitiú Ó Dónaill and firm chair Imelda Reynolds.

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