Private Rented Sector

RDJ continues to be recognised as having particular expertise in the PRS sector having advised on numerous acquisitions, developments, and investment sales of PRS Schemes.

Meet the team
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Our fuss-free pragmatic approach means we focus on the essentials, translating complex challenges into clear solutions so you can get the deal done.

Representative experience

Recent transaction highlights include:

  • Acted for Bain Capital/Lugus Capital in the sale of a portfolio of 264 individual apartment units located in 30 separate refurbished “Pre ‘63” properties in South Dublin City to an international private wealth fund.

  • Advising Tempus (SeaPoint Capital and HIG Capital) in the acquisition of a number of apartment blocks in Dublin for PRS, such as the Ivory Building, Exchange Hall, The Casino Malahide and Aubrey Court in Bray as part of its portfolio of excess 500 units.

  • Advised InfraRed Capital Advisors on the site acquisition and construction of a large-scale PRS development site in North Dublin at Northern Cross Business Park, Malahide, D17.

  • Advising high-profile residential developer in relation to the disposal of a number of blocks of apartments in Dublin 4 to a German Investment Fund.

  • Advising Arena Housing Bond on the acquisition a portfolio of social housing units.

Key Contacts

‘Finola McCarthy, dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters, and Donal Twomey on the contentious side are stars. Both are highly intelligent with calm, rational and very pleasant personalities, unafraid of complex legal and factual scenarios, and always focused on the client's best interests.’
– The Legal 500 (2025)
‘The team brings a deep and longstanding expertise in both non-contentious and contentious matters combined with sound judgment that keeps clients between the ditches.’
– The Legal 500 (2025)
‘Eoin Tobin, John Cuddigan and Mark Barrett - each excel in their field and are a great source of knowledge to assist in moving client engagements ahead.’
– The Legal 500 (2025)
‘Mark Barrett is very easy to deal with, responsive and knowledgeable.’
– The Legal 500 (2025)
‘John would be an outstanding lawyer in any firm he worked for. He is the most pragmatic and commercial tax lawyer I have come across in my career.’
– The Legal 500 (2025)