Mary-Kim Doherty > Carson McDowell > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Carson McDowell
MURRAY HOUSE
MURRAY STREET
BELFAST
BT1 6DN
United Kingdom

Work Department

Commercial Property

Position

Partner in Carson McDowell’s real estate team.

Mary-Kim has experience in all areas of real estate law including, site assembly and disposal, landlord and tenant law, land law disputes, rates appeals, refinance and compulsory acquisition. Mary-Kim acts for many retailers, landlords, developers and both advised public and quasi-public bodies.

Mary-Kim’s retail tenant clients include B&M, JD Sports, Molton Brown, Trespass, Pandora, Fat Face, the Body Shop, Regatta and The Original Factory Shop. Her landlord clients include the owners of Faustina Retail Park, Londonderry and Park Centre, Belfast. Mary-Kim also acted in the sale of Clandeboye Retail Park, Bangor, on behalf of her client Threadneedle.

Mary-Kim has experience in acting for a number of high-profile waste clients within the jurisdiction including River Ridge Recycling and Irish Waste.

Mary-Kim has extensive experience in student accommodation schemes having been involved in the disposal of a number of schemes throughout Belfast on behalf of her client McAleer and Rushe. In addition, she has advised Investec plc with respect to the financing of a number of other student accommodation schemes financed by third-party developers.

Mary-Kim acts for a number of food manufacturers, including Finnebrogue Foods, in the acquisition and development of production facilities and acting on behalf of Greggs plc in respect of their Northern Irish stores.

Career

Joined Carson McDowell in 2002, qualified in 2004, associate in 2009.

Memberships

Law Society of Northern Ireland

Education

Thornhill College, Londonderry; The Queens University Belfast (1999-2002) LLB 2:1

Lawyer Rankings

Northern Ireland > Real estate > Commercial property

The Carson McDowell real estate team offers high value transactions for a wide range of clients, including landlords and those in retail, energy and education. The team is particularly well regarded for advising on large development agreements. The ‘exceptionalDawson McConkey leads the practice and serves as a key contact for clients in the renewable energy sector. Emma Cooper also holds a strong reputation in the energy sector, and often advises landowners and funds on property acquisitions. Richard Dickson assists clients in acquiring and financing private homes. Mary-Kim Doherty is well-experienced in completing site assembly and disposal mandates for both landlords and tenants.