COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LENDING TRANSACTIONS: PRACTICAL RISKS, REAL WORLD PITFALLS.
Via Webinar
13th May 2026 – 12.30pm to 2.30pm
The DSBA Commercial Law and Property Committees are delighted to present a practical and informative webinar for commercial, property and banking law practitioners with an emphasis on Commercial Property Lending Transactions.
Teresa Ryan will examine key security documents in commercial property lending transactions, including share charges, security assignment of property (SAPs) and deeds of subordination, with a focus on common risk areas and practical points arising in real‑world lending structures.
Áine Gleeson will analyse the Property Solicitors’ Certificate of Title and the associated suite of undertakings, highlighting best practice, recurring pitfalls, and practical considerations for lenders’ solicitors in managing risk and ensuring compliance.
Robert Fitzgerald will explore the principal tax considerations arising in the structuring of commercial real estate investments and related financing arrangements, with a focus on tax issues throughout the investment lifecycle, from acquisition and ongoing operations to exit
SPEAKERS
Teresa Ryan, Senior Associate, is a dual-qualified solicitor (Ireland and England & Wales) in the Financial Services team at Mason Hayes & Curran. Teresa advises private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and financial institutions on a range of multi-jurisdictional debt financing transactions and acts for both domestic and international clients on commercial real estate finance and development finance transactions. Prior to joining Mason Hayes & Curran, Teresa worked in the Banking & Finance team at Baker McKenzie in London
Áine Gleeson is a partner in the Banking and Finance team in Amoss. Áine has practised exclusively in property law for over 20 years. She is a member of the Law Society of Ireland Associate Faculty, lecturing and tutoring on the Professional Practice Course for Trainee Solicitors in Blackhall Place together with the Law Society’s Certificate in Conveyancing and Diploma in Commercial Property. Áine is a former chair of the DSBA Property Law Committee and a member of the DSBA Council.
Robert Fitzgerald is a partner in tax in Grant Thornton, specialising in real estate. Robert advises a broad range of domestic and international clients including developers, investment advisors, institutional investors, asset managers, PE houses etc.
Robert has extensive experience advising clients on investing in Irish real estate and US investors investing in Ireland/Europe. Robert has structured over €2bn of Irish real estate to date. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accounts Ireland (CAI), an Associate of the Irish Tax Institute (AITI) and a member of the Irish Funds international working group.
CHAIR
Jessica Hickey is the principal of Hibernian Law Solicitors. She is Chair of the DSBA Commercial Law Committee and is a member of the DSBA Council. Jessica is a Notary Public and a qualified mediator.
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