This is Shane Knight's profile.

Shane is a Partner in our commercial property team. He trained at a niche property law firm and has worked both full-service Legal 500 and niche property laws firms.

Shane’s client base includes small property developers, offshore commercial interests with property investment portfolios and pension funds as well as a number of clients from the charity sector.

These include two Roman Catholic Archbishoprics, a number of Roman Catholic diocesan trusts and a Hindu educational charity. 

Some of his recent transactions included acting for a pension fund in the purchase of a property portfolio from another pension fund and the purchase by a charity of a former hotel as a conference centre.   

Shane is also a member of the Charity Law Association and a member of the Law Society of Ireland.

He is also a member of the Sherrards German desk, supporting clients with legal matters that have a German angle.

Clients say “Shane is commercial, pragmatic and focused.”    

“He is always happy to take a call and run through matters with you.  He is accessible and available to discuss matters.”  

That’s Shane for you.

Client testimonial

“Accuracy, speed, efficiency, depth of knowledge, exceptional character, a few of his attributes ”

“His team is well trained and knowledgeable and under his guidance”

“an exceptional individual and professional”

“Shane is always on top of his responses, he builds a great working relationship with his clients”

“Shane is ready to go that extra mile for his clients.”

Accreditations

  • Logo - Recommended Lawyer - Legal 500 2025
  • Logo - Leading Firm - Legal 500 2025