Drawing on the bench strength of its regional offices in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP is well-placed to maintain its strong regional reputation for banking, finance and construction-related transactions. The group is particularly active across the healthcare, retail, hospitality, residential and office sectors. Leading the team is Limerick-based Sandra Egan, alongside Lorraine Power, Carol Maguire and Philip O’Connor in Dublin.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.’
- ‘Partner, Sandra Egan provided professional advice and guidance matched with an appreciation and understanding of commercial considerations. Always accessible and also provided a balanced and considered opinion.’
- ‘The team has strong experience dealing with public sector challenges on real estate and especially on industrial development of sites. The team is highly responsive, particularly when required to respond on matters at short notice, and provides well reasoned legal advice to protect and advance the best interests of their clients. The team has strong experience in advising on company law matters and corporate governance.’
- ‘Carol Maguire delivers outstanding service on real-estate matters. Carol is highly responsive and her wealth of experience and expertise allows her to break down complex matters, extract key issues and concisely outline risks and potential courses of action for clients. Michael Walshe provides strong advice on company law matters and corporate governance.’
Key clients
- Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC
- Coillte
- Legal Aid Board
- Ennis 2040 (Strategic Development) DAC
- South East Technological University
- The Land Development Agency
- University of Limerick
- Technological University Dublin
- Rásaíocht Con Eireann
- FuturEnergy Ireland
- Fingal County Council
- Fine Grain Property
Work highlights
Acted for The Land Development Agency which acquired the Royal Liver Retail Park, Naas Road, Dublin 12 which has capacity for over 1000 units and acquired lands at Lehaunstown Lane, Cherrywood Dublin 18 for development in conjunction with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.
Acted for Fingal County Council in terms of sales, acquisitions, wayleaves and CPOs throughout North Dublin.
Acted for Fine Grain Property in the disposal of Hamilton House 2, Plassey Business Campus, Castletroy, Limerick.
Practice head
Sandra Egan; Lorraine Power; Carol Maguire; Philip O’Connor
Other key lawyers
Michael Walshe; Isabel Treacy; Gillian Butler