If you’re buying, selling, remortgaging, or dealing with a commercial property issue in Dublin 2 or other neighbourhoods in Dublin, Paul W. Keogh Solicitors is a well-regarded option that has dedicated property/conveyancing experience:

Commercial Property Solicitors Dublin

Commercial Property Solicitors Dublin

If you’re choosing a commercial property solicitor in Dublin, it is recommended that you look for someone who specialises in commercial property rather than primarily residential conveyancing. Commercial transactions can involve leases, development, planning, financing, tax, title issues and much more.

Key attributes to look for:

  1. Strong commercial property experience
    • Regularly handles commercial property purchases and sales.
    • Experience with offices, retail units, industrial premises, warehouses and development land.
    • Familiar with both freehold and leasehold transactions.

Commercial leasing expertise

  • Particularly important if you’re buying or taking a property with an existing tenant.
  • Should understand rent reviews, break clauses, assignment, subletting, service charges and repairing obligations. The Law Society has specific guidance covering these areas.

Thorough title investigation

  • They should carefully examine ownership, rights of way, easements, mortgages, restrictions and other title issues.
  • Ask how they investigate potential problems before you commit to the purchase.

Planning and building compliance

  • Commercial property can have significant planning and building-regulation implications.
  • Your solicitor should identify potential issues and work effectively with your architect, engineer or surveyor.
  • The Law Society’s updated 2025 pre-lease enquiries specifically expanded areas such as planning/building compliance, energy ratings, sustainability, environmental issues and rates.

Experience with property finance

  • If you’re borrowing to purchase the property, choose a solicitor experienced in commercial mortgages and lender requirements.
  • For larger transactions, the solicitor may also need to deal with a commercial Certificate of Title.

Good understanding of tax and VAT issues

  • Commercial property can involve complicated VAT and stamp-duty considerations.
  • Your solicitor should work closely with your accountant/tax adviser rather than treating the legal transaction in isolation.

Good due-diligence process

  • They should be proactive about identifying problems rather than simply processing paperwork.
  • Ask: “What due diligence will you carry out before I sign?”

Clear, predictable fees

  • Get a written quotation before instructing them.
  • Check whether the quote includes searches, registration, VAT, outlays and dealing with your lender.
  • Ask what happens if the transaction becomes more complicated.

Responsive communication

  • Commercial property deals can move quickly.
  • You want a solicitor who responds promptly and explains issues in straightforward business language.

Professional indemnity insurance and regulatory standing

One question to definitely ask:

“How many commercial property transactions similar to mine have you handled recently, and what problems do you commonly identify during due diligence?”

The answer should tell you much more than simply asking whether they “do commercial property.”