About

Provided by Matheson LLP

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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Matheson assisted Royalty Pharma with the tax aspects of its acquisition of its external manager, RP Management.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Shane Hogan
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Shane Hogan
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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 simply excellent in terms of his technical skills and commercial awareness. He is incredibly responsive and helpful.

He is brilliant, highly responsive and has an exceptional ability to quickly grasp the client's needs and provide effective solutions.

Shane has great business judgement and is practical.

Shane is one of the best tax practitioners in the country and within Europe.

Gerry Thornton
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Gerry Thornton
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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.

Gerry is knowledgeable, courteous and an overall pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable of our company and our business, and he provides an invaluable service.

Gerry Thornton is brilliant.

Kevin Smith
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Kevin Smith
2
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.

Aidan Fahy
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Aidan Fahy
3
Band 3

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

Aidan delivers tax solutions in a very practical and commercial manner, and is excellent at zoning in on the risk areas.

Catherine O'Meara
3
Catherine O'Meara
3
Band 3

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

Catherine has excellent experience and commercial awareness.

Mark O'Sullivan
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Mark O'Sullivan
3
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.

Philip Tully
U
Philip Tully
U
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 provides exceptional service and is extremely responsive.

He has very strong technical skills, is very responsive and displays excellent commercial acumen.

Ranked Lawyers at
Matheson LLP

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Tax: Lawyers

Shane Hogan
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Shane Hogan
1
Band 1
Gerry Thornton
2
Gerry Thornton
2
Band 2
Kevin Smith
2
Kevin Smith
2
Band 2
Aidan Fahy
3
Aidan Fahy
3
Band 3
Catherine O'Meara
3
Catherine O'Meara
3
Band 3
Mark O'Sullivan
3
Mark O'Sullivan
3
Band 3
Philip Tully
U
Philip Tully
U
Up and Coming