Overview

We are recognised as a leading commercial real estate disputes practice with an outstanding reputation for handling all sorts of real estate issues whether complex, high-value, high-profile or discreet.  Our emphasis is always on providing pragmatic advice, tailored to specific situations, making us the natural choice for banking, real estate and corporate clients facing possible litigation in relation to real estate issues.

Expertise

Our market-leading practice advises on high-value and complex disputes and undertakes advisory work relating to the use and occupation of land and property. We advise on the full range of real estate related areas, including diputes around landlord and tenant issues, development agreements, land use, title, finance and security. Our clients include developers, owners, financial institutions, hoteliers, retailers and insolvency practitioners. We have real breadth and depth of expertise in the full range of dispute resolution methods and we help our clients to choose alternative means of solving problems in each situation.

Directory Comments

The impressive size, quality and level of activity of this real estate department keeps McCann FitzGerald firmly in the top tier. “The team is thorough, efficient and you get a very personal service – there is always someone on hand willing to help."  Chambers, 2012

This outstanding practice has a wide focus with particular prowess in financial services litigation. “McCann FitzGerald offers an excellent and assured service.” “The team is helpful in avoiding any pitfalls and negotiating between parties, and is strong without being aggressive when dealing with the opposition.”  Chambers, 2012

McCann FitzGerald’s practice ‘provides a first-class service in every aspect’. The Legal 500, 2012

"This firm is a market leader in ADR, as well as taking on a heavy commercial court workload.  Clients appreciate the proactive approach it takes to its relationships, and comment that "its advice is always commercial, current and on the button".  Chambers, 2011

McCann FitzGerald has a "strength in depth that is unmatched', and offers a 'service of a very high standard".  The firm has a broad-based practice.  The Legal 500, 2011