Declan Brooks

Mr Brooks, who specialises in property law, has served as a consultant to the firm since last September.

He acts for a range of property developers, housing and government bodies, mixed retail, commercial and residential projects.

He also focuses on both the acquisition and disposal of commercial and residential real estate, social housing projects, loan acquisitions, commercial leasing and refinancing.

Grainne Loughnane, managing partner of Tully Rinckey in Dublin, said: “Declan’s partnership is a testament to the expansion of Tully Rinckey in Ireland and the growth of our property department.

“We welcome Declan as a partner, and will continue to expand our team and the range of services we offer to both private and commercial clients.”

A graduate of University College Dublin, Mr Brooks began his legal career in 1991 as an apprentice solicitor at Patrick F. O’Reilly & Co in Dublin.

Over the course of his nearly 30-year career, Mr Brooks has served in numerous roles, including establishing his own firm in 1997. In 2000, he formed the partnership Brooks & Lee Solicitors, which incorporated into Oliver Shanley & Company in 2014.

Over the years, his practice has expanded and diversified to include assisting clients with NAMA, receivers, peer-to-peer lending and related security. He also has practised in estate planning, wills, probate and enduring powers of attorney as well as general practice.