The past decade has seen an unprecedented level of property development in the West of Ireland. At MacSweeney & Company, we have acted in a large number of significant transactions for developers and banks thoughout the region.

We regularly act for banks, developers, contractors and private investors in relation to the development, acquisition, construction, funding of commercial properties and developments.

Our areas of expertise include:

• acquisition and disposal of commercial, industrial and retail property;
• commercial leases;
• property finance and secured lending;
• site development, development funding and sale of completed units;
• joint venture developments; and
• planning law and regulation

The recent slowdown in activity in this sector has emphasised the need for careful structuring of transactions and relationships as between the transacting parties. Due to our extensive commercial law experience, particularly in partnerships and shareholders agreements, we have the experience and expertise necessary to advise property clients on the appropriate legal ownership structure to suit their commercial requirements. 

We also have considerable experience in the structure and implementation of "option to buy" schemes currently being operated.