Alan T. O’Doherty puts the “international” in Sotheby’s International Realty. His global network started in Ireland where he qualified as a Lawyer. Since then he has lived in the United Kingdom, Norway, Spain, France, Switzerland and the USA. Interestingly, he spent most of 2016 in Hong Kong advising on a project for a family office, which took him to 15 cities across mainland China.

Alan joined our Washington Depot Brokerage following his purchase of a lakefront property in Sherman, CT. He specializes in waterfront properties representing sellers and buyers, with his first-hand experience. As NYC dwellers, both he and his Parisienne Wife were drawn to the natural beauty and tranquility of Northwestern CT and enjoy their love of water sports on Candlewood Lake. Alan is familiar with the corresponding demands and requirements of second-home owners. He works within the time constraints involved when viewing on a day trip and avoids the irritation of viewing properties which don’t meet the specified criteria!

On a personal level, he has been a buyer, seller, investor, landlord, tenant and developer in England, France and the United States. This combination of practical, detailed knowledge and legal acumen is a powerful force when negotiating on behalf of his clients. Alan’s firm, intuitive advice is delivered in a positive and reassuring manner, which has led to repeat business and satisfied clients.

Alan has spent two decades in the Real Estate sector as a Lawyer and a Real Estate agent, successfully completing multi-faceted transactions, identifying planning issues, realizing development potential and solving complex disputes. He has a proven track record in maximizing the value of his discerning clients’ real estate portfolios. 

In 2006 he founded a law firm in London and has many interesting tales to tell about managing a start-up; surviving the financial downturn of 2008, and growing the business to a team of 40+ lawyers. He sits on the non-executive board of several companies in London and Frankfurt, including some publicly listed. His connections are unparalleled through his membership of various Irish/British/American business & networking organizations and he served as a committee member of the American Bar Association’s International section in 2014.

Alan was honored to be admitted as a Freeman of the city of London in 2016. Socially, he is a proud member of the Royal Enclosure at Ascot Racecourse in England and the Lansdowne Club in London, which has reciprocity with the Ivy League clubs in NY and CT.

A University of Law (London) graduate, Alan’s academic achievements also include a Master of Law post-graduate degree awarded by Queen’s University Belfast. He graduated from University College Dublin in 1999 with a Bachelor of Law degree.