Tullamore woman appointed partner in Ireland's largest law firm

Matheson, Ireland's largest law firm, has announced the appointment of Tullamore native Karen Sheil as a partner in its Commercial Real Estate department.

Prior to joining Matheson, Karen was a partner at another Irish law firm for over a decade.

She is a frequent speaker and writer on commercial property and tax related issues, and lectures in build-to-rent schemes at the Law Society of Ireland.

Matheson said the Offaly woman specialises in "all types of property development and investment transactions," and has "extensive experience in the site assembly, financing, structuring, letting and disposal of retail developments and mixed schemes on behalf of landlords and developers.

"She is also very experienced in dealing with data centre development projects and portfolios and advises tenants taking space in all types of commercial property," it said.

The firm pointed out that Karen had worked on "some of the largest property transactions in the country including Project Jewel – Ireland's largest real estate transaction – where she acted for the purchaser of a portfolio of prime retail assets including Dundrum Town Centre."

Matheson also announced the appointment of Niall Collins as a partner and head of its EU, Competition & Regulatory Law Group.

Michael Jackson, Managing Partner of Matheson said; "I am delighted to welcome Karen and Niall to Matheson.

"Their transactional experience, their knowledge of the Irish and international markets and their client focus will further enhance the strength in depth of our market-leading Commercial Real Estate and EU, Competition and Regulatory Law teams."