Commercial Property Advice Informed by Business Experience

Commercial property transactions often involve far more than legal documentation. Whether purchasing business premises, negotiating a commercial lease, acquiring an investment property or disposing of a commercial asset, understanding the commercial objectives behind the transaction is just as important as understanding the legal issues.

Having commenced his legal career in 1989 and practised as a solicitor for over 26 years, Donal O’Connor combines extensive commercial property experience with first-hand business and corporate experience. As a former business owner, franchise operator, Company Director, Risk Manager and Compliance Manager, he understands the practical realities faced by business owners, investors, landlords and commercial tenants.

Services Include

• Purchase and sale of commercial properties
• Commercial leases
• Lease negotiation and renewal
• Investment property transactions
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Development sites
• Property finance transactions
• Business acquisitions involving property
• Franchise property transactions
• Title investigations and due diligence

A Practical Commercial Approach

Commercial property decisions are frequently driven by business considerations such as growth, profitability, operational requirements and future flexibility.

Donal’s experience advising businesses and operating businesses enables him to understand the wider commercial implications of a transaction, helping clients identify potential risks and make informed decisions before commitments are made.

Whether acting for a landlord, tenant, investor, company director or business owner, the focus is on achieving a practical and commercially sensible outcome.

Landlord & Tenant Matters

Advice is available on:

• Commercial leases
• Lease assignments
• Rent reviews
• Lease renewals
• Default and enforcement issues
• Dilapidations and repairing obligations
• Tenant and landlord disputes

Why Choose O’Connor Law?

Commercial property transactions require both legal and commercial judgement.

Donal’s experience as a solicitor, business owner, Company Director, Risk Manager and Compliance Manager provides clients with practical advice informed by an understanding of both the legal and commercial realities of property ownership and business operations.