Expert Legal Guidance for Complex & High-Value Transactions
At Holmes, our commercial property solicitors provide strategic legal advice to businesses, investors and institutions navigating the complexities of real estate transactions. With deep industry expertise and a solution-driven approach, we guide clients through acquisitions, disposals, financing, leasing, joint ventures, and large-scale developments. Whether handling a single asset transaction or structuring a multi-property investment, our team ensures seamless execution, mitigating risks and maximising commercial opportunities.
We advise a diverse range of private and public sector clients, including state and semi-state agencies, local authorities, financial institutions, developers, investors, asset managers and property professionals. Our experience spans transactions involving Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles (ICAVs) and Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment Funds (QIAIFs). Whether representing landlords, tenants, or corporate clients, we deliver tailored legal solutions to support complex property transactions. By collaborating closely with our corporate, banking and litigation teams, we offer integrated legal strategies that align with our clients’ business objectives, ensuring long-term success in a competitive real estate market.
Meet the Team
Sandra Egan
Partner
Real Estate Lead
Lorraine Power
Partner
Commercial Property, Construction, Banking, Finance, Regulatory and Compliance
Carol Maguire
Partner
Commercial Property
Philip O’Connor
Partner
Commercial Property; Banking & Finance
Lisa Killeen
Partner
Banking, Finance and Construction
Michael Carrigan
Consultant
Commercial Property, Construction, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Gillian Butler
Associate
Commercial Property, Banking, Restructuring and Insolvency
Nicole Bateman
Solicitor
Commercial Property
The team at Holmes are always contactable and very responsive
Client Quote – Legal 500 2025
We find them exceptionally responsive to our needs in a fast and efficient manner. Sandra Egan (partner) has been an exceptional advisor to our company
Client Quote – Legal 500 2025
Sandra Egan provides clear, uncomplicated advice, always available
Client Quote – Legal 500 2025
The team is very knowledgeable and responsive. It has considerable expertise across a range of sectors, and one of their innovations is their ability to provide multidisciplinary advice
Client Quote – Legal 500 2025
Sandra Egan - safe pair of hands, commercial, positive, solution-driven. Very responsive and accommodating
Client Quote – Legal 500 2025
Sandra Egan is excellent, she is practical, knowledgeable and very thorough.
Sandra Egan
Real Estate | Chambers Europe 2023
'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
Gillian Butler has the ability to translate legal points into language a client can grasp.
Gillian Butler
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP provide legal advice with practical and commercial considerations.
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Sandra Egan, always available when required, gets the job done on time, always agrees on fees before sending fee notes.
Sandra Egan
Real Estate | Legal 500 EMEA 2023
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