Chambers Europe, 2022
Chambers Europe, 2022
John is a partner and head of the real estate department at Philip Lee. John has extensive real estate expertise and advises leading property companies, investors, developers, local authorities, state bodies, retailers and private individuals on the acquisition, development, management and disposal of commercial property. John has acted in many complex real estate transactions. He advises on all issues surrounding the acquisition, management, leasing and development of land and buildings.
John has considerable experience in the area of landlord and tenant law. He regularly advises on lettings to include negotiating both short-term and full repairing and insuring leases as well as management and service charge structures in developments.
“His level of knowledge and experience stands out.” Chambers Europe, 2021
“Very commercially minded.” Chambers Europe, 2021
In the area of real estate finance, John advises both lending institutions and borrowers on the property aspects of banking transactions and real estate security requirements. He also advises on the enforcement and realisation of property security including the appointment of receivers and liquidators.
John has acted for many clients in significant and complex transactions. Recent examples include:
John is recommended in both Chambers Europe and Legal 500.
John has previously won the International Client Choice Awards for Real Estate in Ireland. The Client Choice awards recognise those law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent service they provide.
Law Society of Ireland
Dublin Solicitor’s Bar Association
Irish Environmental Law Association