In 2021, we constituted an Irish Forum (originally a committee but since renamed) with domestic and international banks, non-bank lenders, real estate investors and advisory businesses participating.
The Forum is chaired by Paul McDonnell (who has non-executive roles at Brookland and CBRE), supported by Ciara Buckley (Arthur Cox), Henry Cleary (Barclays), Mairead O'Sullivan (SitusAMC), Derek Preston (Wells Fargo) and Rob Murphy. A first in person meeting was held in spring 2023 at College Green, and a second meeting was hosted by AIB in autumn 2023. Barclays hosted an April 2024 meeting, and William Fry will be hosting the autumn 2024 meeting (and an associated seminar).
In a sign that there is scope for CREFC Europe to do more in Ireland, an Irish Forum / Women's Network "joint venture" organised a very well-received site tour of College Square and networking drinks in September 2024 (LinkedIn post here).
We intend to maintain a collaborative relationship with Irish Institutional Property as we develop this presence in the Irish market.
Please contact Peter Cosmetatos if you would like to get involved.