Housing a team recommended for its ‘exceptional attention to detail, commercial acumen, and prompt responsiveness’, A&L Goodbody LLP showcases stellar expertise across the full gamut of commercial property mandates and across all asset classes, with mandates involving offices, residential properties, development land and banks. Recognised for its close collaboration with a broader team of financial and technical advisers, the firm is a go-to for domestic and international lenders, investors, landlords and occupiers. Niamh O’Sullivan leads the group, with deep knowledge across a range of high-value real estate transactions, with a specialism in real estate finance. Mairead Sherlock maintains a strong reputation across the full range of corporate real estate mandates, notably property funding and development finance work, while Ger O’Toole is well-equipped to handle investment acquisitions and disposals, forward funds, and developments. Paul Diggin is a key port of call for international investors in Ireland, focusing on Europe, the US and Asia; John Williams routinely acts for banks, investors and developers across a wide range of investment transactions; and Andrew Ion’s client roster consists of domestic and international investors, financial institutions, developers, commercial landlords, tenants and receivers. David Fitzgerald and Deirdre Griffin are other key names to note.
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- ‘Deirdre Griffin and Niamh O'Sullivan in the Real Estate Team stand out for their exceptional attention to detail, commercial acumen, and prompt responsiveness. Their thorough approach ensures that complex transactions are handled efficiently and with precision, while their understanding of commercial priorities consistently benefits clients.’
- ‘Having worked with Andrew Ion on a number of real estate matters, I have found his knowledge of the industry, problem-solving skills and availability to the client to be exceptional. On these various real estate matters Andrew was supported by his Senior Associate, Jason O' Donnell who was excellent in identifying any issues and resolving same.'
- ‘Deirdre Griffin, a very talented property lawyer, bringing to a transaction her experience of many different types of disposal and accordingly able to second guess pitfalls not otherwise apparent from the paperwork to the client or other professionals supporting the activity.’
Key clients
- DWS Group
- Dalata Hotel Group Plc
- IPUT
- Pontegadea
- Fortress Investment Group
- Glenveagh
- Starwood Capital
- Kennedy Wilson
- Scape
- Fine Grain Property
- Targeted Investment Opportunities
- Stripe
Work highlights
Advised Fortress Investment Group on the sale of the Spencer North PRS scheme to Ardstone for €177m.
Advised Dalata Hotel Group PLC on a recommended cash offer of c €1.4bn from Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS.
Advised Starwood Capital on the acquisition and financing of the North Docks office development for a reported c.€85m.
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Practice head
Niamh O’Sullivan
Other key lawyers
Mairead Sherlock; Ger O’Toole; Paul Diggin; John Williams; Andrew Ion; Deirdre Griffin; Killian Breen; Alannah Burns; Jason O’Donnell; David Fitzgerald