Expertise

  • Acted for global corporations and other landlords/tenants on a variety of matters relating to leases of commercial properties including carrying out title reviews and drafting and negotiating complex lease and sub-lease agreements, side agreements, deeds of variation, deeds of renunciation, licences for works and dilapidations agreements.
  • Advised a well-known international retailer in relation to its Irish portfolio including the management of its commercial lettings of retail units.
  • Advised an energy company in relation to the entering into of option agreements and acquisition of sites for its renewable energy projects.
  • Advised on the property elements of a high profile corporate acquisition involving a multi-national corporation.
  • Acted for Natwest/Ulster Bank in relation to the management of its substantial portfolio of branches and business centers in Ireland. This involved advising the Bank in relation to its exit strategy and any legal or regulatory requirements associated with leaving Ireland. Advice was given in relation to the sale of the Bank's real estate assets, the granting of leases/lease terminations and tenant negotiations. Worked closely alongside the Bank's real estate agents in assisting with the management of its various properties.
  • Acted for a large financial institution in relation to a loan sale involving approximately 6,500 properties. This involved an extensive exercise of reviewing the underlying title across the portfolio to enable validation of title and security. 
  • Represented an Irish Bank in relation to the provision of funding to an investor and asset manager for the acquisition of a portfolio of commercial properties.
  • Advised a high-profile fund in relation to the asset management of its real estate properties in Ireland.
Languages
  • English
  • Irish (advanced)
  • French (advanced)
Education
  • Trinity College Dublin (LLB) - 2016