Under the leadership of the ‘exceptional’ Rory McDonald, Whitney Moore‘s team has significant experience in commercial landlord and tenant matters (particularly in relation to green leases) in the office and retail sectors, in addition to handling investment acquisitions in this space. The residential sector – both PRS and social housing – is also a core area of focus, where the firm assists both investors and public bodies.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has a hands-on approach to resolving any hurdles in transactions. Rory McDonald and the team can be relied upon to complete deals in a timely and efficient manner.’

  • ‘Rory McDonald provides exceptional support. Rory's attention to detail, speed of response, and the thoroughness of his replies is brilliant.’

  • ‘Very strong property team providing efficient, quality service.’

  • ‘Rory McDonald is an exceptional lawyer - he is an expert on conveyancing. He provides an excellent level of service, taking the time to get know clients' businesses and ensuring the best possible outcomes.’

  • ‘The firm offers a broad range of services with highly experienced partners and associates, offering pragmatic solutions to complex issues and always with a high degree of common sense and professionalism.’

  • ‘Rory McDonald, in particular, is head and shoulders above other solicitors in the property sector. He always offers practical, timely and pragmatic solutions to difficult issues. On top of that, he's a joy to deal with on a personal level. ’

  • ‘A very well-rounded team and one that is always able to assist wherever needed.’

  • ‘The team is excellent in communication, both by phone and email. There is good strength in depth at the practice, and the team delivers excellent, yet practical, advice, recognising time constraints.’

Key clients

  • Gresham House Investments ICAV
  • YOYO Capital
  • OSLO Beauty
  • Whinsfield Holdings
  • Permanent TSB
  • Claremont Newclub
  • Sempre Group
  • David Espey
  • Hermitage Investment Trust
  • Pen Light Construction
  • Derek Eakin Limited
  • Anixter Distribution Ireland Limited
  • Glen Dimplex
  • Irish Life Investment Managers
  • IDA Ireland
  • Round Hill Capital
  • The Housing Agency
  • Five Guys Ireland
  • PJ Hegarty Group
  • Allianz
  • REHAB Group
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Merrion Hotel
  • Claire’s Accessories
  • Foundation Quay ICAV
  • Redco Group
  • Banesto Group
  • Smith Capital
  • First Derivatives plc
  • Bodytonic Group
  • McCambridges Group
  • Lam Research Group
  • Independent Vetcare
  • 3 Dental
  • Sona Nutrition Group
  • Fayman Europe

Work highlights

  • Advised a Round Hill Capital/SFO Capital Partners JV on the forward purchase of more than 30 PRS (single family residence) units.
  • Advised Anixter Distribution Ireland Limited on the relocation of its Irish operations from Greenogue Business Park to Brownsbarn, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24.
  • Advised a statutory body on the disposal of a site for the development of a convertor station for the Celtic Interconnector project, a major cross-jurisdictional infrastructure project that will link the Irish electricity grid with Europe via France through an underwater network.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rory McDonald

Other key lawyers

Cathy McFadden