
Fielding an ‘experienced, approachable and solution focused’ team, Matheson LLP has a proven track record across the full array of commercial property transactions within the Irish Market, routinely representing developers, investors and banks across the office, retail, industrial, logistics and residential asset classes. The team also has a notable reputation within the housing and renewable energy spaces. The team is spearheaded by ’best in class’ Sally Anne Stone, who acts for tech giants, life sciences organisations, financial services companies and professional services firms. Brian Doran is well versed in forward sales and the forward funding of private rental schemes, as well as large scale residential development schemes. Leonie Dunne stands out for her expertise across the full spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, and Cillian O’Boyle leverages his broad expertise on real estate financings, acting for a domestic and international client base of lenders and financial institutions. Hilda Wrixon is particularly active in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors, and Laura James is also a key name to note.
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Testimonials
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- The team is amazing, beyond knowledgeable, and supportive of clients. We have needed extra help as we have no corporate functions in Ireland. They have served as a trusted partner liaison in many situations. Beyond having expertise, top-level professionalism, kindness, a proactive approach, and issue spotting. I can't rank Hilda Wrixon and her team highly enough!
- They are a full-service law firm and have a well-resourced RE team. They have a lot of history with our sites and can assist with all of our needs as a business.
- Hilda Wrixon has been our partner for years and is a highly trusted and valued partner. She explains issues, gets to the heart of why a particular issue or provision matters under Irish law, and translates Irish business into terms that US teams grasp easily. She partners with our brokers, contacts local agencies on our behalf, and is sensitive to our costs and budgets. Plus, Hilda is always available, proactive, and kind. On a scale from 1-10, Hilda is a 20! She ensures her junior partners provide excellent and reliable services as well.
- ‘The team is experienced, approachable and solution focused. There is always a way, always a solution, and all with a focus on pragmatic outcomes.'
Key clients
- Amgen, Inc
- Arrow Global Adviser Limited
- Ballymore Group
- BlackRock
- Chartered Land
- Datadog
- Eagle Street Partners Ireland Limited
- Goldman Sachs
- JCD Group
- Kennedy Wilson
- Macquarie
- Oxley Holdings
- Park Developments Group
- State Street
- Värde Partners
- Verizon
- Workday
- Adobe
- Airbnb
Work highlights
Advised Goldman Sachs on the sale of Blanchardstown Centre to Strategic Value Partners, LLC.
Acted for Workday on a 20-year lease of its new European office headquarters, which will be located at College Square and Longstone House in Dublin City Centre.
Advised Park Developments Group on the forward sale of 207 apartments and a crèche located in 3 blocks in the development at Hayfield, Churchview Road, Killiney, County Dublin to DWS alternative GmbH for consideration of circa €98m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sally Anne Stone
Other key lawyers
Brian Doran; Leonie Dunne; Cillian O’Boyle; Hilda Wrixon; Ailis Brennan; Emily Mitchell; Ciara McGarvey; Jennifer O’Shea; Laura James




