With a notable client base spanning major Irish, UK and US investors, private equity funds and receivers, William Fry LLP is well-placed to act on the full gamut of commercial real estate transactions, leveraging the firm's retail and leisure practice. The group is co-led by Lisa McCarthy, who provides ‘technically robust yet highly practical advice’ on large-scale office lettings, pre-lettings, acquisitions, disposals and property-based financings. Fellow co-head Brian O’Callaghan, who is recommended for his ’delivery of top-tier advice’, is particularly active within the retail sector, advising domestic and international brands. Edward Spain draws on deep real estate experience to handle the full spectrum of mandates including acquisitions, disposals, mergers and property-based lending issues. Conor Treacy, Aisling O’Gorman and Tiernan Diamond are other key figures within the group.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lisa McCarthy's ability to deliver technically robust yet highly practical advice makes her team stand out in complex real estate matters.’
- 'Aisling O'Gorman and her team have an ability to turn matters around in a very timely manner, without ever detracting from the quality of their expert advice.'
- 'Conor Treacy has a best-in-class understanding of the real estate industry. He is pragmatic, accessible, and strategically aware, he builds excellent rapport with all stakeholders to ensure smooth transactions.'
- 'Lisa McCarthy and Tiernan Diamond remain top-class; Tiernan is particularly quick, commercial, and attentive to client priorities.'
- 'We have worked with William Fry on a range of real estate matters and continue to regard the team as highly trusted advisers - consistently pragmatic, commercial, and reliable, with an ability to manage both large-scale projects and smaller transactions seamlessly.'
- 'The William Fry Real Estate practice stands out for its deep market knowledge, commercial acumen, and consistently high standards of client service. The team combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach that makes them trusted advisers on complex and strategic property matters.'
Key clients
- Hines and Peterson
- GA Developments
- Diageo
- Tesco Ireland Limited
- Real I.S. Investment GmbH
- KGAL
- Ballymore
- Inter Gestion
Work highlights
Acted for developer Westridge Real Estate and GA Developments on the financing of the former university campus on Kevin Street, to be known as Camden Yard.
Acting for Diageo on the re-development of the historic Guinness Brewery at St James's Gate in Dublin into a new urban quarter.
Advising Tesco on its assets and estate portfolio in Ireland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Tiernan Diamond
Aisling O’Gorman
Practice head
Lisa McCarthy; Brian O'Callaghan
Other key lawyers
Edward Spain; Conor Treacy; Aisling O'Gorman; Tiernan Diamond; Emma Egan; Sarah O'Mahony