Philip Lee LLP
The housing sector is a core area of focus for Philip Lee LLP, which provides ‘standout’ advice to major residential developers, as well as investors, public bodies and government agencies, on transactions in the PRS and social housing space. The firm’s practice also spans sales, acquisitions, and landlord and tenant matters in the office, healthcare, hotels and leisure, and energy spheres. The ‘exceptional’ John O’Donoghue, who focuses particularly on residential developments, heads the team, which also includes Tom Conway, Michael Neary, Thomas O’Malley and Eimear Fitzgibbon.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very commercial and can draw from their experience when required.’
‘Philip Lee LLP has the broad and specialist knowledge to deal with all queries. They have an excellent grasp of subject topics with real rather than just academic experience. This allows the firm to discuss the topic from a solutions perspective, as well as a clear legal advice perspective. They are timely in their responses and make themselves available for meetings/discussions at short notice. They have kept pace with modern technology advancements and meetings are extremely interactive.’
‘John O'Donoghue is exceptional in his profession with very good experience in a range of areas. He can both discuss openly a topic but also ultimately step back and give very clear advice.’
‘Philip Lee is a solutions-based, proactive firm. They understand that progress comes with risk and they advise on the best route forward.’
‘John O'Donoghue is one of the standout people at the firm.'
‘Small practice feel within a big practice. Individual attention and always available to reach by email or phone. They provide standout real estate advice and are not afraid to offer an opinion.’
‘Thomas O'Malley and Tom Conway (among others) are exceptional to deal with and always available to provide assistance where required.’
‘Michael Neary and his team are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble.'
Key clients
- Cairn Homes plc
- Carysfort Capital
- O’Flynn Group
- Housing Agency
- Corrib Oil Ireland Limited
- Whitbread Group Plc
- Queensway Group
- First Step Homes, Trinity Investment Management
- Shannon Airport Authority
- Trafalgar Capital Limited
- RELM Finance Limited
- JMC Logistics Limited
- Ethika Properties Limited
- Arresico Limited
- Townmore Construction Limited/Bluemont International/TM More Healthcare Limited
- Matter Real Estate
- St. Agnes Property Limited
- Macquarie Corporate Holdings PTY Limited (UK Branch)
Work highlights
- Advised Carysfort Capital/Angelo Gordon on the sale of the residential and commercial block of 120 apartments and two commercial units located at Opus, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2, to the family office of Zara founder Amancio Ortega.
- Advised Irish photovoltaic solar farm developer Power Capital Renewable Energy as part of its financing of four ready-to-build solar farms across Ireland.
- Acting for Corrib Oil on various acquisitions and transfer of land across a number of key strategic counties in Ireland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John O’Donoghue