Recognised for its work in the residential sector, Whitney Moore acts as a trusted adviser for mandates involving new homes, the private rental sector, student housing, and social and affordable housing. Rory McDonald heads up the group, leveraging his skills across a comprehensive range of commercial property matters. Emma Heron and Amanda-Jane Sweeney are other key members of the group.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘We dealt with Emma Heron and Amanda Jane Sweeney and found both very professional, responsive and accurate. We were kept up to date at all times on the status of our project, and it was concluded largely on time and within budget, which is a testament to their tenacity and ability to keep the project moving at all times.’
- ‘My dealings are mainly with Emma Heron whom I find excellent.'
- ‘Whitney Moore have a great reputation and credibility in the Dublin Property industry. They have a client-focused approach, where partners stay closely involved throughout matters. We value their commerciality, responsiveness, and balance of scale with personal attention.'
- ‘Really enjoy working with Rory McDonald, he is extremely professional and efficient. I always enjoy his clear advice and problem-solving. He has excellent interpersonal skills, great business understanding of the property industry and always delivers on tight deadlines.’
- ‘Whitney Moore have a strong and cohesive team with a depth of experience across all areas. They are both professional and highly personable to work with, they are focused on the client and delivering best the results in an efficient and well-informed fashion. They are always willing to take on challenging tasks.'
- ‘Rory McDonald. Rory has provided property related services for a number of years. He has deep knowledge and experience, and his drafting work is of as high a standard as his commercial skills and acuity. Rory is quick and reliable in response and always alert to the key elements as well as never failing in attending to the little details that can often become the issue. He is reassuring to work with in his thoroughness and diligence while remaining a pleasure to work with, no matter the pressures that prevail.’
Key clients
- Endress + Hauser
- Joe + The Juice
- Lina Stores
- San Cristobal Mining Inc.
- Sandy Court Investment ULC
- Gresham House Investments ICAV
- Permanent TSB
- Bank of Ireland
- Anixter Distribution Ireland
- Irish Life Investment Managers
- IDA Ireland
- REHAB Group
Work highlights
Advised an international mining group on a significant investment in a lead and zinc mine in Ireland.
Advised a statutory body on the disposal of a circa 7ha site in Dublin for the purposes of a major infrastructural project.
Advised a global technology group on the acquisition of new headquarter premises at Block 9 Riverwalk, National Digital Park, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin.
Practice head
Rory McDonald
Other key lawyers
Emma Heron; Amanda-Jane Sweeney; Cillian Balfe; John Lynch; Brendan Ringrose