Mason Hayes & Curran promotes Nicola Byrne to real estate partner

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the promotion of Nicola Byrne from senior associate to partner in the firm’s real estate team.

Ms Byrne advises both public and private clients in relation to acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management of commercial property across various sectors. She has a strong focus on public sector real estate and advises many State agencies on property projects of strategic national importance.

Ms Byrne has specialist expertise in the bespoke nature of such property transactions and in advising on the legal and regulatory rules and codes which apply to public bodies, a wealth of experience in landlord and tenant law, has acted for developers in relation to multi-unit mixed-use and business park developments involving complex estate management structures, and has considerable experience in buying and selling substantial distressed real estate portfolios.

Kevin Hoy, head of real estate at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “Nicola’s appointment further underlines our status as the largest real estate law department in the country, with all team members committed to providing our clients with commercial and strategically informed legal advice in an increasingly active property market.”

Ms Byrne added: “My broad experience in advising the public and private sectors has instilled in me the importance of sector-specific commercial awareness and tailored, solution-driven legal advice. Creating a shared perspective with clients and building trust is key to making a valuable contribution to each individual client’s objectives.”