Kevin Murphy, partner and head of real estate at ALG, said: “We’re delighted to continue our support for the Commercial Estate Agency of the Year award, an accolade that recognises the outstanding achievements of commercial estate agents across Northern Ireland.
“The Property Awards remain a cornerstone event for our industry, celebrating the innovation, resilience and professionalism that drive the sector forward. This category, in particular, showcases the very best of those qualities.”
Kevin added: “Having recently re-joined ALG as head of the property department, it’s a privilege to lead a team that is consistently recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice to clients across the commercial property spectrum and as one of the leading property law practices in Northern Ireland.
“From major investment deals and landmark office developments to regeneration schemes and retail assets, our work reflects the energy and ambition of the market we serve.
“We pride ourselves on offering market leading advice across the full spectrum of commercial real estate, combining legal precision with a deep understanding of the commercial drivers that matter most to our clients.
“Having acted on many significant transactions already this year, we expect the remainder of 2025 to be busy and the recent cut in interest rates should encourage even more transactions.”
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ALG’s expertise spans investment acquisitions and disposals, development projects, landlord and tenant matters, portfolio management, joint ventures, property finance and energy transactions.
The firm has been involved in the most significant transactions in the Northern Ireland market, advising on major office developments in Belfast city centre, large-scale logistics facilities, major retail park acquisitions and disposals and regionally significant energy developments.
John Tougher, a real estate partner at ALG, said: “The commercial property sector here has shown remarkable adaptability in recent years in the face of wider economic uncertainty.
“While higher interest rates and shifting occupier needs have reshaped the landscape in many parts of the sector, there is still strong momentum in several key areas that we have seen over the last number of months.
“Industrial and logistics assets remain in high demand, driven by supply chain evolution and e-commerce growth. The office market still continues to evolve, with a clear focus on high-quality, sustainable space that meets new workplace expectations.
“We have witnessed the growth of the importance of ESG, a trend set to continue, and developers and landlords are responding with projects that meet these evolving requirements from occupiers of office, retail and residential developments.
“Retail has stabilised in prime locations, which residential-led mixed-use schemes are attracting significant investor interest.”
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Collaboration is central to ALG’s approach. The firm works closely with agents, surveyors, planners, funders and other advisers to ensure transactions proceed efficiently and deliver maximum value. ALG’s focus role is to provide solutions that are not only legally sound but also commercially astute.
Kevin concludes: “The commercial estate agency category recognises those at the forefront of this activity, professionals who combine market knowledge, expertise and client service to deliver tangible results in a competitive environment.”
To enter the awards, go to belfasttelegraph.co.uk/propertyawards/enter