Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Arthur Cox
Our Tax Group is one of the leading tax law practices in Ireland. We provide fully comprehensive and commercial tax advice to a broad range of domestic and international clients operating in all sectors of the Irish economy. The Group takes the lead on advisory, transactional and contentious matters or works on an integrated basis with other practice groups in the firm such as corporate, finance, capital markets, real estate and litigation. Our clients include large multinational public companies, many of the world’s leading financial institutions, government bodies and many of Ireland’s leading companies.
The Tax Group is involved in the development of Irish tax policy and Ireland’s response to international tax reform. Acting on our own and also as part of various collective efforts, we have been involved in efforts to strengthen the Irish tax system and to make Ireland a leading jurisdiction for international business.
Provided by Chambers
Arthur Cox is a market-leading tax practice acting for a plethora of multinational clients. The law firm assists banks, investment companies and corporate clients operating in the energy, pharmaceutical and technology markets. It handles a comprehensive range of tax mandates, including both real estate and M&A-related matters, as well as tax disputes. Arthur Cox also acts on the tax structuring aspects of capital markets transactions.
Provided by Chambers
Arthur Cox acted for Phoenix Tower International on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Cellnex Ireland.
Provided by Chambers
The team is sensitive to its client's commercial needs and routinely provides advice beyond the purely legal.
They have invested the time to understand our corporate structure and business so they can provide practical solutions that fit our business requirements.
The Arthur Cox tax team is technically very strong but also provides practical advice.
They deliver quality advice and results in a timely manner.
They're very technically savvy but don't get overly bogged down in technical details.
Provided by Chambers
Fintan Clancy has extensive experience advising on the tax aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions. He also assists with tax disputes.
Fintan is technically excellent and provides very practical advice. He is great to work with.
He is extremely knowledgeable, sharp and practical.
He has a deep understanding of his clients' tax structures and provides practical advice.
He is able to offer clear advice.
He is commercial, with a strong understanding of complex issues.
Ailish Finnerty is experienced in tax considerations connected to M&A and portfolio transactions. She is also knowledgeable in VAT disputes.
She is extremely commercial. Her knowledge of the Irish market and her ability to convey complex concepts are really good.
Ailish has exceptional knowledge in her area. She is generous with her time and incredibly resourceful when it comes to providing solutions.
David Kilty assists with the tax structuring of corporate and M&A transactions. He further advises on the tax aspects of financial transactions.
David is very good on the technical side.
Tax: Lawyers
Tax: Lawyers
Tax: Lawyers
Provided by Arthur Cox
Orlaith Kane
Elaine Mooney
Fintan Clancy
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