Orlaith McCarthy

Orlaith McCarthy has over 30 years’ experience as a property lawyer and as a private client specialist. Prior to joining Sherwin O’Riordan, Orlaith was a senior consultant in a large Dublin commercial law firm and has worked with and advised a wide range of individual and corporate clients. Orlaith was recently part of the project team which advised a large approved housing body and provider of housing on the acquisition, funding and ongoing management of a large portfolio of residential properties. She has also advised and assisted clients through the process of acquiring and selling residential property, on residential and commercial leases and has worked with residential developers on the establishment of development schemes and sales of units.

Orlaith is also an accredited mediator and a collaborative practitioner and advises on family law disputes and disputes involving succession. Orlaith endeavours to seek early resolution to disputes where possible.

She also specialises in Probate and Wills and has extensive experience in advising on wards of court applications and enduring powers of attorney. Special interest in capacity and decision making for the elderly.