Investment banking occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($220–330/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Docklands & Grand Canal.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($220–330/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
• Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Docklands & Grand Canal.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($220–330/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
• Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Investment banking occupiers in Dublin typically anchor in Docklands & Grand Canal. Tech (Google, Meta, Salesforce, LinkedIn), banking, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Dublin runs 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical investment banking fit-out targets trophy specification at $220–330/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 215 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount banking office in Dublin typically targets 21,500 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Bulge-bracket teams favor signature trophy assets with full client-facing programming and large floor plates. Deep tech, pharma, finance, and legal services talent. EU talent pool accessible without immigration friction. Strong feed from TCD, UCD, and the broader Irish university system.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 12.5%. FRI (Full Repairing and Insuring) leases dominate. 10-year terms with tenant break options at year 5 standard. Free rent of 9-15 months and TI of €60-€110/sqm typical.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Dublin?

Most cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal. Rent runs ~65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do investment banking occupiers run in Dublin?

Typically trophy at $220–330/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a investment banking occupier plan in Dublin?

Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the investment banking vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523150, 522110.

What is the talent index in Dublin?

86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Investment banking — global overview
• Dublin — full city profile
• Financial services in Dublin
• Asset management in Dublin
• Legal services in Dublin
• Big tech in Dublin

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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