About

Highly regarded general counsel for the flagship Irish retail group Dunnes Stores, Robert Heron leads a versatile legal function that is well respected by peers. Dunnes Stores’ business is divided into two different retail operations; supermarket stores and clothing stores across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 18,000 employees. In 2014, Heron joined Dunnes during a period of high-profile senior appointments. Prior to his current role Heron was a partner in the corporate department of Irish law firm Matheson from 1995 onwards.