Jody Toner

Ireland

Walkers Global
The Exchange
George's Dock
IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland

Tel: +353 1 470 6623

Email: jody.toner@walkersglobal.com
Web: www.walkersglobal.com

Professional Biography

Jody is partner and head of the real estate team in Dublin. He specialises in delivering strategic services covering the full range of asset classes.

Jody has extensive experience delivering strategic legal services to international private equity funds, lending institutions, multinationals and developers on real estate, construction and real estate finance transactions incorporating the full range of asset classes including retail, industrial, leisure, office and residential investment portfolios. Additionally, Jody works alongside our Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team in advising clients on distressed loan situations, the enforcement of security, and insolvency related matters.

Jody has previously worked at a major Irish bank in the legal team, in the Walkers Dublin office as an Associate then Of Counsel, and at a national law firm before returning to Walkers as partner.

The Real Estate Law Practice

We offer advice on all aspects of real estate transactions from acquisition to financing, disposals, development, management, and leasing. International private equity funds, lending institutions, developers, corporates, multinationals, and private clients all rely on us to deliver the high quality, client focused advice they need.

Our particular areas of expertise include:

  • Acquisition and disposal: acting for international and domestic clients and investors on acquisition and/or disposal of real estate including real estate portfolios. With our fund and tax expertise we are well placed to advise on the common vehicles used to acquire Irish real estate.
  • Distressed property: advising lenders on the enforcement of real estate backed security. Advising insolvency practitioners on the management and sale of assets in receivership, liquidation and examinership.
  • Loan portfolios: acting for clients on due diligence and acquisition of real estate backed loan portfolios.
  • Landlord and tenant: acting for both landlords and tenants on all aspects of landlord and tenant law including
    ESG and green leases. We provide on-going management advice to landlords and asset managers.
  • Real estate financing: acting for clients on real estate backed financing transactions.

Walkers is a leading international law firm providing legal, corporate, fiduciary, and compliance services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants, and investment fund managers. Its clients include FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 companies, as well as some of the most innovative organisations across global financial markets. The firm’s lawyers are recognised for their technical excellence, deep sector knowledge, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

The firm has extensive experience advising on all forms of international and cross-border transactions across a wide range of industries. Walkers is particularly renowned for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious corporate and finance law, investment funds, private equity, structured products, capital markets, private capital, and trusts. The firm provides clear, practical, and commercially focused advice grounded in its deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, and Ireland.

Consistently ranked in the top tier of leading global legal directories, Walkers is recognised by clients as a “top-class firm” with a “stellar” reputation for dedication and responsiveness. Its affiliated business, Walkers Professional Services (WPS), offers best-in-class corporate, governance, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary services. By combining legal expertise, professional services, and advanced technology, Walkers and WPS deliver integrated, value-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients worldwide.