Former Eversheds real estate partner Michael Neary has joined DWF to spearhead the firm’s first real estate practice group in Ireland. Mr Neary has enjoyed an expansive career advising on the buying and selling of commercial property, acting for both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing agreements, and acting for banks and financial institutions in property-backed lending. Most recently, Mr Neary acted on the €58m acquisition of the Allianz Building in Dublin’s Elm Park. At DWF, he will be working under Dublin executive partner Ross Little (pictured).
Mr Neary said of his switch to DWF: ‘DWF’s presence in Dublin is growing, and the development of a real estate practice will complement that growth and enhance service for clients in Ireland as well as the UK. Ireland’s property market is still returning to strength following the recession, but the last two years has seen a rise in developments and growth in the office and hotel markets and with a housing shortage expected to drive further growth, it’s vital to have a strong practice in place to support the firm’s clients.’
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