Simon Lynch
Partner, Dublin Office
Simon is a Partner, practising as part of our Real Estate team. He has particular expertise advising in finance, investment and development transactions. He acts for national house builders, land promoters, land owners, and insolvency practitioners across the country in sales, acquisitions, joint ventures and licence agreements.
Simon has extensive experience in advising developers, lenders and equity investors in all aspects of financing, secured lending and property investment. He has also advised on the development of a number of private hospitals.
Prior to joining RDJ, Simon was a team leader of the residential development department of NAMA where he was responsible for originating significant facilities for large scale developments and successfully devised novel ways to expedite the delivery of large scale residential projects. Additionally, Simon advised on complex multi-jurisdictional enforcement, restructuring and work-outs.
Education
University of Wales (LLB)
Law Society of Ireland (Diploma in Commercial Property), (Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance), (Certificate in Commercial Contracts)
Chartered Accountants Ireland (Diploma in Insolvency)
CEDR Mediation
Professional
Admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland and England/Wales
Accolades
Simon has been recognised by The Legal 500 for his work in the Public Sector.
Simon Lynch is the best real estate around. He is always available to give advice and his commercial and practical approach to issues is greatly appreciated. His team is excellent and Simon always takes a hands-on approach– The Legal 500 (2024)
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