Matheson LLP, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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Our tax department is significantly the largest tax practice group amongst Irish law firms. In contrast to the tax departments of other Irish law firms, we operate primarily as a “front-end” service. Significantly more than half of our work is on transactions or advisory matters where our tax professionals have the sole or lead role. We also advise on the taxation aspects of transactions as part of a multi-disciplinary team with lawyers from other groups within the firm. We often act as special tax counsel in transactions where clients require specialised tax advice and are not comfortable using the tax department of their existing legal advisers. We do not provide tax compliance services.

Our dedicated international tax group advises on cross-border transactions in conjunction with legal and tax counsel from other jurisdictions. We have committed considerable resources to building and maintaining good relationships with these lawyers.

We advise many leading domestic and international corporations and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. We focus on the timely delivery and implementation of integrated leading edge tax advice. Our philosophy is “can do” – if there is a solution we will find it.

We advise on:

General Corporate Tax
Transfer Pricing
Finance Tax
VAT and Indirect Tax
Real Estate Tax
Tax Controversy and Tax Litigation
Irish Tax Capability in the United States

Chambers Review

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Tax - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Matheson has an expansive and distinguished tax practice known for its international scope and tax structuring experience. The law firm often acts as lead tax counsel on complex cross-border M&A and restructuring transactions, including corporate migrations. The team is also experienced in the tax aspects of financing mandates, as well as advance pricing agreements. The law firm is extremely well versed in transfer pricing matters, including contentious issues. Matheson offers market-leading tax litigation expertise, including advising on challenges to stamp duty assessments.

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Work Highlights

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Matheson advised Smurtfit Kappa Group on the Irish tax elements of its merger with WestRock.

Strengths

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Matheson have deep technical knowledge and understanding of the Irish tax landscape, as well as wider considerations from other EMEA or North American jurisdictions.

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Matheson is a highly skilled and widely experienced tax team that consistently provides top-quality tax advice and support.

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The team are highly client-centric and take the time to listen and analyse each client's specific situation, developing personalised tax strategies and solutions.

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The lawyers at Matheson work very collaboratively with other counsel and overseas teams in challenging circumstances.

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Matheson provide efficient and timely advice.

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Europe

Matheson have deep technical knowledge and understanding of the Irish tax landscape, as well as wider considerations from other EMEA or North American jurisdictions.

Tax respondent
Europe

Matheson is a highly skilled and widely experienced tax team that consistently provides top-quality tax advice and support.

Tax respondent
Europe

The team are highly client-centric and take the time to listen and analyse each client's specific situation, developing personalised tax strategies and solutions.

Tax respondent
Europe

The lawyers at Matheson work very collaboratively with other counsel and overseas teams in challenging circumstances.

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Europe

Matheson provide efficient and timely advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Shane Hogan

Band 1

Shane Hogan assists clients with cross-border APA applications and mutual agreement procedures. He is also well placed to handle tax audits, corporate reorganisation mandates and contentious tax appeals.

Shane is a world-class adviser. His combination of technical ability and service levels is hard to beat.

Shane Hogan is technically very strong but also provides practical advice, providing well-rounded views on an issue.

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Gerry Thornton

Band 2

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.

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Kevin Smith

Band 2

Kevin Smith often advises clients such as investment banks, financial institutions and aircraft leasing companies on the tax aspects of Irish financial services.

It's a pleasure working with Kevin Smith as he always adds value in an efficient and pragmatic manner.

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Aidan Fahy

Band 3

Aidan Fahy is well admired by the market and is able to provide advice for clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions.

He is extremely technical and knows his way around legislation, in and out, enabling him to provide an excellent service.

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Catherine O'Meara

Band 3

Catherine O'Meara handles the tax aspects of APA applications and restructurings, as well as transfer pricing matters.

Catherine O'Meara is a great adviser and provides valuable support to clients.

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Mark O'Sullivan

Band 3

Mark O'Sullivan has extensive experience advising clients on transfer pricing matters and tax questions pertaining to post-merger integration of assets. He additionally represents clients in appeals to tax authorities.

Mark O'Sullivan is a lawyer of tremendous calibre and is very responsive and agile.

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Philip Tully

Up and Coming

Philip Tully advises corporate clients on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A transactions, as well as assisting with transfer pricing agreements and mutual agreement procedures.

Philip Tully is an excellent adviser who is timely, knowledgeable and commercially aware.

He is a highly skilled and experienced tax adviser with a very calm approach to complex matters.

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