Finance Dublin Deals of the Year 2026 Awards
Dillon Eustace is delighted to have advised on two transactions recognised in the Finance Dublin Deals of the Year 2026, reinforcing the Firm’s position in complex and innovative transactions.
The Firm acted on the award-winning Irish Housebuilding Equity Fund (IHEF) and Confirmo deals, reflecting the scale, sophistication and multi-disciplinary nature of services we provide to our clients.
About the winning deals
Irish Housebuilding Equity Fund
The Irish Housebuilding Equity Fund (IHEF), managed by Pearl Capital, represents a significant initiative to address Ireland’s housing shortage by unlocking much-needed equity financing for developers. The €100 million fund, backed by leading institutional investors including the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Bank of Ireland, has already completed its first three investments, supporting both emerging and established housebuilders.
The transactions involved complex, multi-disciplinary coordination across property, corporate, construction, banking and tax workstreams, alongside multiple stakeholders. These initial projects are expected to deliver over 1,600 new homes, spanning private, social and affordable housing.
IHEF demonstrates a scalable partnership financing model aimed at increasing housing supply and supporting the long-term financial sustainability of the residential development sector.
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Confirmo
The process involved navigating the evolving MiCA framework in close engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland. Confirmo also secured a second licence under the Payment Services Regulations, enabling it to provide stablecoin payment services within the EU.
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