Lorraine Power is a Partner at Holmes, advising on real estate, acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases and licences, and development and planning matters for a wide range of clients, including private, corporate, partnership, voluntary and statutory bodies.
Lorraine works with public bodies including local authorities and third-level institutions, as well as statutory bodies, real estate funds, corporate entities and individuals. She trained at Murray Sweeney, a leading Dublin and Limerick law firm, and qualified as a solicitor in Ireland in 1992. She joined Holmes in 2013.
Recent Work Highlights
- Completed the acquisition of significant lands for the expansion of a third-level institution
- Advised on the amalgamation of two third-level institutions and is currently advising on the amalgamation of two others
- Acted in the acquisition of €175 million of assets for a publicly quoted REIT
- Acting for a local authority in a significant CPO relating to tourism infrastructure
- Advises on complex transactions and governance matters
Professional Activities
- Member of Law Society of Ireland
Education
- 1992 - Admitted to the Law Society of Ireland
- 1987 - BCL, University College Cork
Headed by Limerick-based Sandra Egan and Dublin-based Lorraine Power and Harry Fehily, they have recently been active for investment trust Yew Grove REIT on acquisitions. The team acts in the healthcare, retail and office sectors while also advising on lease negotiations.
Lorraine Power
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2020
'Always professional to work with.’ Practice head(s): Sandra Egan, Lorraine Power and Harry Fehily.
Lorraine Power
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Includes 'proactive, innovative and commercial thinkers' and advises on transactions involving a variety of assets, from office space to hotels. Particularly active in assisting investment funds and REITs with acquisitions.
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Approachable very professional in their approach to my company’s work. They understand timelines and are always open to discussion on how to speed up certain things.
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP provide legal advice with practical and commercial considerations.
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023
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