Paddy Smyth | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I am skilled at implementing strategies for complex projects and have acted for banks, investors and developers on projects ranging from small residential developments to large scale mixed use developments.I have also advised on a series of loans to the Irish technology sector. 

Prior to joining the firm in April 2016, I was a member of the legal department of the National Asset Management Agency where I was successful in managing the remediation of a number of complex titles for NAMA and delivering a number of significant multi-unit sales to local authorities and housing associations.

I use my experience in contentious property litigation along with my expertise in commercial property to provide lenders with clear guidance and advice when putting in place loan and security packages in new secured lending transactions.

I am well regarded by my clients for my commercial and proactive approach to transactions and my ability to find solutions that ensures transactions are completed as quickly as possible. 

I hold a certificate in Trademark Law from the Law Society of Ireland and am a registered Trade Mark Agent with the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland.  

The Personal Bit….
 
I am passionate about sport and music and try my hand at both to varying degrees of relative success.

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Paddy Smyth - Legal 500 EMEA 2025
Partner Paddy Smith and all his colleagues are expert legal professionals time after time and a pleasure to deal with.
Legal500 EMEA 2021
Paddy Smyth’s practical approach to finding solutions to legal problems, coupled with his technical expertise, is invaluable. 

Authored pieces

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A low-angle view of modern high-rise buildings against a clear blue sky. The structures feature a mix of glass, steel, and vibrant purple lighting, showcasing architectural details with a futuristic appearance.
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Fieldfisher Ireland – Real Estate Finance 2024 Round Up

21.01.2025
2024 saw continued growth and further consolidation of Fieldfisher Ireland's real estate finance offering which has seen significant growth over the last two years.
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A modern two-story house with white and blue exterior, three-car garage, and a teal front door. Warm interior lights are on, and a small tree is planted in the front yard. The sky is colorful, indicating either sunrise or sunset. The driveway is slightly wet.
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Enhancing Efficiency: The Irish Government's eProbate Project

23.07.2024
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A street with a row of colorful terraced houses in shades of pink, blue, green, and cream. Cars are parked along the curb, and a lamppost stands in the foreground. The weather appears overcast.
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Dáil Summer Term: Residential Tenancies, Right to Purchase and Land Value Sharing

20.06.2024
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A construction site with two partially built houses in the background. In the foreground, there is a small excavator parked beside a rectangular pit filled with water. The area is surrounded by dirt mounds and construction materials.
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Upcoming Expansion of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

24.04.2023
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Expansion of Croí Cónaithe Scheme

18.11.2022
The Croí Cónaithe Scheme was introduced in July of this year to provide grants of up to €50,000 for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence. When first introduced, the Scheme was available in towns and villages only. This came under scrutiny with questions raised as to why these restrictions were placed on the Scheme.
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What others say…

Paddy Smyth - Legal 500 EMEA 2025
Partner Paddy Smith and all his colleagues are expert legal professionals time after time and a pleasure to deal with.
Legal500 EMEA 2021
Paddy Smyth’s practical approach to finding solutions to legal problems, coupled with his technical expertise, is invaluable.