LK Shields Solicitors LLP and Byrne Wallace LLP merged at the beginning of 2025 to form Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, which is well-placed to provide expert advice on the full range of real estate matters. Beyond providing counsel on prominent sales, acquisitions, and leasing transactions involving office properties, the team boasts expertise in forward funding and forward sale arrangements. The firm has a strong presence in the social housing and data centre space. Alison O’Sullivan, who is well-versed in assisting her clients with the acquisition, financing and sale of logistics and residential portfolios, co-heads the practice with Michael Walsh, who chairs the property department. Clair Cassidy excels in PRS/BTR transactions and boasts specific expertise in student accommodation developments. Residential and commercial property expert Aoife Hearne and Michelle McVeigh, who heads the property retail and asset management group, are the other key names to note.
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Témoignages
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- ‘Alison O'Sullivan (partner) is fantastic. She understands her client inside out and offers advice which aligns with the company's ethos and strategy. She makes herself available at all times. She is practical, an expert in her field and very helpful. She always goes out of her way to support us to achieve our purpose. She delivers advice in a timely and commercial manner.’
- ‘Our contacts within the firm were key individuals within the real estate market and the sector in which our company operates. That additional local, specific knowledge was invaluable.’
- ‘Neil Dunne is an excellent partner. Very responsive and good experience and negotiation.’
- ‘Ronan Egan leads a highly competent group of individuals who blend with a proactive culture and spirit in working together. Legal technical proficiency with proven corporate/ commercial experience in understanding clients' objectives.’
- 'Approachable and agile. Clair Cassidy is good to work with.'
- 'Clair Cassidy is good to work with, diligent, and you know she is progressing matters for you in the background.'
- ‘Neil Dunne is a great partner to have on any transaction. Trustworthy, hardworking and knowledgeable.’
- ‘The service they provide is excellent. They have a team of people, and each one understands our business. Each team member in Byrne Wallace Shields has all the necessary qualifications and skills to deal with the matter. They are approachable and available to deal with whatever issues or queries we may have.’
Clients clés
- Allied Irish Banks, plc
- Aviva Life & Pensions
- Ballymore Group
- Bank of Ireland (Group Property)
- Capital Securities Corporation Limited
- Boojum Limited
- Castlethorn Construction / Chartered Land
- Cerberus
- Circle VHA
- Cluid
Points forts
- Assisted Quintain Ireland with selling over 600 apartments by way of forward purchase contracts.
- Assisted Chartered Land - Castlethorn Construction with a forward funding transaction to deliver 925 residential units to an approved housing body.
- Assisted the land development agency with the acquisition through a forward purchase contract of over 300 apartments on a strategically important site in Cork.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Alison O’Sullivan; Michael Walsh
Autres avocats clés
Aoife Hearne; Michelle McVeigh; Ronan Egan; Neil Dunne; Clair Cassidy