Ogier > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

Ogier
Percy Exchange
8 - 34 Percy Place
Dublin
D04 P5K3
Ireland

Ireland > Real estate Tier 2

Ogier‘s broad real estate practice spans development finance, sales and acquisitions, and landlord and tenant matters in a range of sectors, including offices, industrial, retail and hospitality, but it is most prominent in major transactions (including forward sales) in the BTR space. Clients include large domestic real estate developers, as well as investors. John Hogan heads the ‘commercial and practical‘ team and is experienced in commercial property investment deals. Andrew Nagle and Gavin Fitzgerald, who was promoted to partner in March 2023, are also noted.

Practice head(s):

John Hogan

Other key lawyers:

Andrew Nagle; Gavin Fitzgerald; Sarah Keenan; Aoife O’Dea

Testimonials

‘Ogier is very commercial and practical to deal with. They will go the extra mile to come up with commercial solutions for issues that arise during a transaction. They are proactive and responsive to requests. They will assist with any aspects of the transaction they can and give strong legal advice.’

‘Gavin Fitzgerald is a very commercial solicitor and will always seek to get commercial and practical outcomes while giving strong legal advice. We is very good and efficient to deal with.’

‘The team are very competent in what they do, have the necessary skillset to address key client concerns and are active in the market, which is important for keeping up with the latest trends and key commercial requirements from borrowers and lenders.’

‘A very personable and approachable team that pick up the phone and are open to having queries bounced off them. Gavin Fitzgerald deserves special mention in that regard.’

‘Responsive, energetic and personable.’

‘Approachable and they distil complex issues.’

‘Ogier is informative and offers good advice. A really good team of people to work with.’

‘A very personable team. They guide clients through the process with regular updates and always return a call the same day. Clients feel supported in whatever process they are going through.’

Key clients

Rabbitte Group Properties Limited

National Plastic Packaging Group Limited

Rise Point Limited

Navybrook Limited

Ingaro Limited

McGrath Group Properties

The GEM Group

Hibernia Real Estate Group

The Barina Group

Brian M Durkan Limited

Work highlights

  • Assisted Brian M Durkan Limited with the development funding and forward sale of 282 build-to-rent apartments in Dublin 12.
  • Acted for The Gem Group in the site acquisition, financing, forward sale and development funding of a Dublin property with permission for the construction of 331 BTR residential units and several commercial units.
  • Acted for the McGrath Group on the the financing, development, and forward sale of 250 BTR apartments in Palmerstown, Co. Dublin.

Ireland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Ogier has a thriving corporate and M&A practice, which is noted for its experience in mid-market deals, and has also been instructed in high-value cross-border transactions. Technology, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, construction and maritime are key sectors for the firm; in a recent highlight, the team acted as Irish counsel in Chiesi Farmaceutici’s $1.48bn acquisition of Irish biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma. Private equity and venture capital deals are also key drivers of work for the group. Dominic Conlon heads up the practice. Edon Byrnes continues to be recognised for his corporate law expertise. The team was further enhanced by the arrival of Oisin McLoughlin from Pinsent Masons LLP in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Dominic Conlon

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is pragmatic in its approach and interacts well with clients and with other parties involved in cases. They bring a large firm quality and standard of advice and approach in the context of a smaller size practice.’

‘I would mention partner Dominic Conlon and associate Aaron Kelly. Dominic is clearly very experienced. He is also very intelligent and articulate. He is personable but can easily hold his own if others are being difficult. Very client focussed. An excellent lawyer. Aaron has an excellent manner. Personable and polite, he works issues out well and interacts well with others. Hard working and calm, he will make a good partner.’

‘A very commercial approach to transactional work with a very much committed team effort to get the deal done without undue delay and fuss. Very updated technology and backup systems. Full visibility in respect of billings. Very much a modern approach from a modern law firm.’

‘Dominic is a technically able lawyer, very hands-on, and just like many of his colleagues, very much ‘committed to solve’ individual problems rather than create them.’

‘Good client attention across the board including from senior members of team. Open to discussions on billing and flexibility where ongoing relationships are being built.’

Key clients

Chiesi Farmaceutici (instructed by Dechert LLP)

Oblivious Software Limited

PressUp Hospitality Group

Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Limited

APEM Group Limited

Cobblestones Brands Limited

Cantor Fitzgerald

BES Management DAC

Work highlights

  • Acted as Irish counsel on Chiesi Farmaceutici’s $1.48bn acquisition of Ireland-based commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma.
  • Advised Thorntons on its purchase of ‘The City Bin Company’.
  • Advised Oblivious Software on the Irish law aspects of a seed round investment in the company by lead investor Cavalry Ventures.

Ireland > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Ogier has an impressive recent history in commercial litigation, arbitration and other forms of ADR. Real estate and financial services disputes are particular fortes for the firm. Since becoming part of the international firm, Ogier, in 2022, the Dublin office has achieved further growth in funds cases, fraud, asset tracing and ESG-related disputes. Ronan McGoldrick leads the financial services dispute resolution group and the highly-rated Larry Fenelon SC heads the overall dispute resolution team, continuing to appear in a raft of real estate cases.

Practice head(s):

Larry Fenelon; Ronan McGoldrick

Other key lawyers:

Elaine White; Stephen O’Connor; Maria Edgeworth

Testimonials

‘Very hands-on approach by the dispute resolution team, with an excellent understanding of the key legal components of dispute resolution law. The firm is served very well by up-to-date technology and billing systems. There is significant emphasis on diversity and overall, from receptionist to partner, the general demeanour of all staff is very commendable. ’

‘The team are personable and explain everything clearly.’

‘Ronan McGoldrick, very attentive and responsive to queries.’

‘Very technology enabled. Very responsive. Brings a lot of experience and draws on other colleagues where needed. Very reliable advice. ’

‘Readily available, or, where not possible, ensures that another colleague assists. Very responsive. Well thought-out legal advice and strategy. ’

‘Very up-to-date in terms of technology, billing, client-friendly approach to case.’

‘Very hands on, keeps clients informed, regular catch up calls and meetings to go through strategy and action plans.’

‘We have worked with Ogier on behalf of our commercial clients for the last four years. At any stage where there is possible dispute or legal action to be taken against a commercial tenant, the dispute resolution team are always there to provide up-to-date guidance and solutions to our office and that of our clients.’

Key clients

Press Up Group

Kennedy Wilson

Gate Gourmet Ireland Limited

The Durkan Group

Grand Coast Capital Group

Beannchor Group

Padraig Thornton waste Disposal Limited

Kellogg Europe Trading Limited

BES Management Company DAC

Ireland > Employment Tier 4

Ogier's varied workload includes a wide variety of mandates involving unfair dismissals, misconduct, discrimination and employee grievances. Bláthnaid Evans heads the team, exhibiting deep knowledge of gender pay gap issues, protected disclosures and mass redundancies, while Mary Gavin focuses on workplace issues.

Practice head(s):

Bláthnaid Evans

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The response time of the team is incredible, and you always get a commercial and practical solution to your problem.’

‘Bláthnaid Evans is a partner in the team and is very commercially astute. She will often offer an innovative solution to a problem more suited to the business than the traditional approach.’

Work highlights

  • Advised a global financial services company on a high-risk exit of a senior executive, as well as a proposed reorganisation of the wider management team in Ireland.
  • Advised a compliance and governance organisation on reaching an exit agreement with an employee on long-term sick leave.
  • Advised a large IT outsourcing company on multiple service agreements and the implications of the TUPE Regulations.
Photo Name Position Profile
Edon Byrnes photo Mr Edon Byrnes Edon is a partner in the Ogier Corporate team. His practice covers…
Dominic Conlon photo Mr Dominic Conlon Dominic heads up Ogier’s Corporate team in Ireland. Described as “excellent” by…
Maria Edgeworth photo Ms Maria Edgeworth Maria is a partner in Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team in Ireland. She…
Bláthnaid Evans photo Ms Bláthnaid Evans Bláthnaid is partner and head of Employment and Corporate Immigration at Ogier…
Larry Fenelon SC photo Mr Larry Fenelon SC Larry is partner and head of the Dispute Resolution team at Ogier…
Gavin Fitzgerald photo Mr Gavin Fitzgerald Gavin is a partner in Ogier’s Real Estate team in Dublin, Ireland.…
John Hogan photo Mr John Hogan John is a Legal 500 “Next Generation Partner” and the practice partner…
Ronan McGoldrick photo Mr Ronan McGoldrick Ronan is a partner in Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team in Ireland. A…
Andrew Nagle photo Mr Andrew Nagle Andrew is a partner in the Ogier Real Estate team in Ireland,…
Stephen O'Connor photo Mr Stephen O'Connor Stephen is a partner in Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team in Dublin, Ireland,…
Elaine White photo Ms Elaine White Elaine is a partner in the Ogier Dispute Resolution team in Dublin…