Real Estate

Our Real Estate Group is widely acknowledged as the leading all-Ireland practice on property law. Our comprehensive range of services has ensured that we continue to advise on the largest and most innovative real estate transactions in Ireland, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and funding.

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As the leading Real Estate Group in Ireland, combined with our in-depth industry knowledge, we have a significant competitive advantage that enables us to service the diverse requirements of our broad client base. Our Real Estate Group includes the leading commercial property team in Northern Ireland and this strength in both jurisdictions enables Arthur Cox to advise on cross-border real estate transactions.

Our Real Estate Group is closely linked to the specialist expertise provided by our Construction and Engineering, Environment and Planning, Tax, Debt Finance and Corporate and M&A Groups, expertise that is often integral to the structuring of major real estate transactions. We also work closely with our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations Group on all types of property and landlord and tenant disputes.

The Arthur Cox Real Estate Group is rated Tier 1 by Chambers Europe and the Legal 500.

Our expertise includes advising:

domestic and international clients on the development, acquisition and disposal of commercial real estate from single asset transactions to large portfolios across all real estate asset classes and sectors.
landlords and occupiers, on all aspects of commercial and residential leasing.
developers and investors on all aspects of land development and the property aspects of infrastructure, data centres, energy, renewable energy and natural resource projects.
lenders, borrowers, equity investors, investment funds and asset managers on all aspects of real estate finance and secured lending.
liquidators, receivers, examiners, landlords, tenants, vendors and purchasers on the management and disposal of distressed real estate.
on the property aspects of corporate transactions including public and private M&A, reorganisations and joint ventures.

Relevant Experience

Blackstone on acquisition of the Lahinch and Cedar portfolios of prime Dublin office assets, the Salesforce European HQ at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 and a substantial part of Meta’s European HQ in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Meta on the redevelopment and leasing of its international HQ at AIB Bankcentre and Fibonacci Square, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Deloitte on the 2024 pre-letting from Irish Life of its new landmark HQ at 1 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2.
SVP on the acquisition of Blanchardstown Shopping Centre (the largest real estate deal in 2024).
Kennedy Wilson on the acquisition and operational lease of the landmark 5-star Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin city centre and its subsequent acquisition by Archer Hotel Capital.
Irish Life, DWS, Union Investment, BlackRock, Ardstone and Bain Capital on the acquisition, financing and leasing of PRS, PBSA and social housing schemes across Dublin and other counties.
Land Development Agency on its establishment, funding and structuring, the development of Shanganagh Castle Estate, Shankill, Co. Dublin in partnership with Dun Laoghaire County Council and other ongoing housing projects.
Pontegadea on the acquisition of Phase 2 Baldonnell Business Park, Naas Road, Dublin 22 including the Amazon e-fulfilment centre.
Starwood Capital Group on its strategic investment in Echelon Data Centres, a leading data centre developer in Ireland and the UK.