Covering the entire scope of complex real estate transactions, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP fields an ‘experienced and commercially focused’ real estate group and dedicated housing team, with a strong position in the market for its involvement in acquisitions, disposals and leasing matters for foreign and domestic clients. The group is jointly led by Vanessa Byrne, who has a high level of expertise across the full range of commercial property matters while specialising in energy infrastructure; and Michael Doran, who stands out for his work involving the upper property market in Ireland, notably high-profile asset management and land development projects. Tom Davy is particularly impressive in large-scale development projects, portfolio transactions and real estate finance work, while Jamie Fitzmaurice has established experience in multi-jurisdictional matters, notably portfolio acquisitions and dispositions. Rachel Carney is a seasoned residential lawyer, frequently advising developers, housing bodies, financial institutions, receivers and private equity funds.
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Partner, Co-Head of Real Estate

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Vanessa is Co-Head of the Real Estate team in Mason Hayes & Curran. She advises on all aspects of commercial property and specialises in energy infrastructure and buying and selling trading assets in sectors including hotels and healthcare.

Vanessa has extensive landlord and tenant expertise and regularly negotiates complex lease agreements. She acts for financial institutions on the sale and purchase of property backed loan portfolios. Vanessa is particularly skilled at running large scale transactions and the associated legal project management.

Known for her composure and commerciality, she has deep experience working with international organisations as their trusted advisor in Ireland. Her practical approach to resolving issues is noted by her clients and always instils confidence when working with stakeholders.

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  • 'Tom Davy is my contact. Tom will regularly check in to ensure your needs are met. He is always contactable and highly responsive. He quickly identifies your need, delegates to the appropriate person within his organisation. He ensures the advice you get is delivered on time and comprehensively.’

  • ‘Marcus Kennedy is a trusted adviser who really does his best for his client. Marcus is extremely thorough, helpful and great to work with. We are lucky to have him on our team.’

Key clients

  • Irish Life
  • Irish Residential Properties REIT plc

Work highlights

Advising Irish Life Assurance on the lease of a 160,000 square foot building on Adelaide Road to Deloitte.