Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
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Provided by Davidson McDonnell
The Real Estate team at Davidson McDonnell is widely regarded as one of the leading teams in the Northern Ireland legal market and have advised on some of the most significant commercial property transactions completed in Northern Ireland in recent years.
The team is qualified to advise in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales. They regularly advise on high value, complex deals in both jurisdictions and are regularly instructed by other top tier firms in GB, Ireland and internationally to act on the Northern Irish property aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions.
The team’s main areas of expertise include:
- Sale and purchase of all types of commercial property
- Lease transactions acting for both landlords and tenants
- Development and joint venture arrangements
- Property-based secured lending transactions
- Construction
- Property management
- Effect and implications of Northern Irish business tenancies legislation
Chambers Review
Davidson McDonnell is a full-service firm with a strong focus on commercial property transactions. Its areas of expertise include refinancings, acquisitions and sales, as well as transactions involving student accommodation projects. It regularly represents real estate investors and developers.
Work Highlights
- Davidson McDonnell advised Watkin Jones on the Loft Lines build to rent scheme in Belfast with the intention to develop 778 residential units.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Davidson McDonnell are strategic thinkers and they consider complex matters with a measured and meticulous approach."
"Davidson McDonnell is clearly well experienced in commercial matters and they were able to advise on complex issues clearly and pragmatically."
"The team highlighted any complexities as they arose, providing explanations and solutions that helped ensure the transactions were completed on time."
"It is an excellent team that can deal with a variety of issues."
"There is strong knowledge of both the legal and commercial implications of their advice, which is crucial when agreeing deals."
"The lawyers at Davidson McDonnell are strategic thinkers and they consider complex matters with a measured and meticulous approach."
"Davidson McDonnell is clearly well experienced in commercial matters and they were able to advise on complex issues clearly and pragmatically."
"The team highlighted any complexities as they arose, providing explanations and solutions that helped ensure the transactions were completed on time."
"It is an excellent team that can deal with a variety of issues."
"There is strong knowledge of both the legal and commercial implications of their advice, which is crucial when agreeing deals."
Notable Practitioners
Ross Davidson advises on both commercial and residential real estate transactions. His broad practice encompasses acquisitions, disposals, restructuring and development finance matters.
"He has an excellent vision and commercial awareness."
"Ross Davidson offers excellent advice dealing with both the legal and commercial implications. He is highly responsive and produces high-quality work."
"Ross is a leader in his field and is rounded across different legal areas, that allows him to provide outstanding counsel to our business on important strategic matters."
David McDonnell regularly acts for developer and investor clients. He advises on a wide range of matters such as acquisitions, disposals and option agreements.
"David McDonnell has always taken a direct, hands-on approach, providing technical and pragmatic guidance and support at a consistently high standard on a timely basis at all times."
"His knowledge and experience of property development is excellent and we have built a solid working relationship over the years."
"David has a wide knowledge pool, is very reassuring and can grasp the complex structure of our deals and governance."
Michaela Kilpatrick has developed a strong practice advising on commercial real estate transactions, asset management and development matters.
"Michaela Kilpatrick is a very approachable solicitor and very easy to get on with. She is able to articulate things in a way that is easy for us to understand."
"Michaela Kilpatrick is excellent."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davidson McDonnell
Northern Ireland