Ogier Leman LLP are delighted to congratulate our esteemed colleagues Maria Edgeworth (Managing Associate, Dispute Resolution) and Gavin Fitzgerald (Managing Associate, Real Estate), as they take up new roles as Partner, Dispute Resolution and Partner, Real Estate, respectively, at our firm.

Maria Edgeworth, Partner, Dispute Resolution

Having trained in Ogier Leman prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Maria advises on all aspects of commercial litigation, with particular expertise in the areas of property and construction disputes, and manages the prosecution and defence of proceedings at all levels of the Irish Court system, including the Commercial List. A CEDR Accredited Mediator, she has experience in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. Maria has a niche specialism in the area of liquor licensing, acting on behalf of Ireland’s largest entertainment groups and advising on the licensing of many prominent venues, including restaurants, bars, theatres, cinemas, breweries, and distilleries.

Gavin Fitzgerald, Partner, Real Estate

During his time with our firm, Gavin has advised some of Ireland’s largest commercial property businesses and regularly works with top tier Irish developers on several of their commercial property portfolios. Gavin was the lead counsel in three of Ireland’s largest Real Estate transactions in 2022.

Gavin advises on all areas of commercial property with a particular focus on commercial development, property finance, acquisitions and disposals, Proptech and development structuring. A Business and Law graduate of University College Dublin, Gavin also holds a Diploma in Finance Law and a Certificate in Conveyancing and Property Law.

Everyone at Ogier Leman congratulates both Maria and Gavin, and wishes them both the best of luck in their new roles.

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