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Tax: Lawyers | Europe

Ireland

The below Tax: Lawyers rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Ireland. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Jonathan Sheehan
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    Jonathan Sheehan
    Walkers
    Walkers | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 22 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Sheehan frequently handles the tax aspects of capital markets and corporate transactions. He is also experienced in matters relating to the establishment of funds and the migration of assets.
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Band 1

  1. Fintan Clancy
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    Fintan Clancy
    Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years Ranked
    "I find Fintan Clancy to be a technically excellent, pragmatic lawyer who tries to come up with workable solutions. He is clear and concise in his approach and pushes the boat out for you to find a solution."
  2. Paul Fahy
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    Paul Fahy
    A&L Goodbody
    A&L Goodbody | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Paul Fahy advises on the tax implications of M&A transactions and advanced pricing agreements. He also represents clients in tax assessment appeals and assists with mutual assistance procedures.
  3. Shane Hogan
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    Shane Hogan
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 1 | 32 Years Ranked
    "Shane is one of the best tax advisers I have ever worked with. He can go as deep as you want technically, but also has a great practical viewpoint to ensure his advice lands in an executable format. I could not ask for more in an adviser than Shane."
  4. Sonya Manzor
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    Sonya Manzor
    William Fry LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years Ranked
    "Sonya is clear and thorough in her advice, which gives us a high level of comfort. She listens attentively and asks the right questions to ensure that no stone is left unturned and the highest levels of tax efficiencies are achieved."
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Band 2

  1. Ailish Finnerty
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    Ailish Finnerty
    Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Ailish Finnerty is experienced in tax considerations connected to M&A and portfolio transactions. She is also knowledgeable in VAT disputes.
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    Andrew Quinn
    Maples Group
    Maples Group | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 2 | 34 Years Ranked
    "Andrew Quinn is set apart by the way he deploys his technical knowledge. He is always willing to go the extra mile and have a practical dialogue."
  3. Gerry Thornton
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    Gerry Thornton
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 2 | 26 Years Ranked
    Gerry Thornton advises clients from the financial services sector on the tax structuring of transactions, along with advising on the tax aspects of establishing new businesses.
  4. James Somerville
    2
    James Somerville
    A&L Goodbody
    A&L Goodbody | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years Ranked
    James Somerville has experience in mandates pertaining to loan securitisation transactions and the tax aspects of bond issuances, as well as the tax structuring of corporate transactions.
  5. Niamh Caffrey
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    Niamh Caffrey
    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Niamh Caffrey often advises funds and financial institutions on the tax aspects of financing matters, as well as on corporate and real estate transactions and investments. She also assists clients with securitisations.
  6. William Fogarty
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    William Fogarty
    Maples Group
    Maples Group | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    William Fogarty advises investment funds, asset management companies and technology sector clients on a variety of tax mandates, including tax disputes and the tax aspects of loan obligations, acquisition financing and capital markets transactions.
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Band 3

  1. Aidan Fahy
    3
    Aidan Fahy
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Aidan Fahy is well admired by the market and is able to provide advice for clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions.
  2. Aisling Burke
    3
    Aisling Burke
    Walkers
    Walkers | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Aisling Burke advises clients on the tax aspects of transactions and funds establishment. She also handles securitisation mandates.
  3. Alan Connell
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    Alan Connell
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 28 Years Ranked
    Alan Connell assists a broad roster of clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and renewable energy sector investments.
  4. Alan Connell
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    Alan Connell
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 28 Years Ranked
    Alan Connell assists a broad roster of clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and renewable energy sector investments.
  5. Alan Heuston
    3
    Alan Heuston
    McCann FitzGerald LLP
    McCann FitzGerald LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    "Alan is extremely approachable and makes you feel very comfortable in unknown areas. He is very personable, clearly has deep and broad experience and has lots of confidence in his technical advice."
  6. Catherine O'Meara
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    Catherine O'Meara
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Catherine O'Meara handles the tax aspects of APA applications and restructurings, as well as transfer pricing matters.
  7. John Cuddigan
    3
    John Cuddigan
    RDJ LLP
    RDJ LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 34 Years Ranked
    "John displays excellent logical, analytical, research and writing skills with regard to all matters. On each query and deal he offers effective, clear and well-reasoned legal arguments that display detailed research, plus a strong analytical and logical approach to each matter."
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    Kevin Smith
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Kevin is a great lawyer; he is really commercial, understands our issues and is very good at solving problems. It's impressive for a tax lawyer to be able to explain tax to people like me. He breaks it down to make it understandable."
  9. Maura Dineen
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    Maura Dineen
    DLA Piper
    DLA Piper | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Maura Dineen advises clients on a wide range of mandates, including the tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings. She is also well placed to assist with tax appeals.
  10. Niamh Keogh
    3
    Niamh Keogh
    Dentons
    Dentons | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Niamh Keogh of Dentons handles the tax elements of M&A, securitisations and finance deals, as well as real estate transactions. She is also well placed to advise on the implications of cross-border tax residency issues.
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Up and Coming

  1. David Kilty
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    David Kilty
    Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked
    David Kilty assists with the tax structuring of corporate and M&A transactions. He further advises on the tax aspects of financial transactions.
  2. Eimear Burbridge
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    Eimear Burbridge
    Walkers
    Walkers | Tax: Lawyers
    2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked
    Eimear Burbridge is well placed to advise clients on the tax structuring of financial transactions and investments, including securitisation mandates.