About

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McCann FitzGerald LLP boasts an experienced and well-established Tax Practice, with in-depth, acute knowledge, across a broad range of industry sectors.

The team is particularly renowned for its work in advising on complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, restructurings and migrations, structured finance and securitisation, investment platforms and Irish funds as well as real estate and construction.

The department’s practitioners bring together decades of experience from diverse range of backgrounds, including large public limited companies, banks, and leasing companies, which enables them to offer clients a uniquely commercial and practical perspective on complex tax matters. This breadth of experience is further enhanced by the team’s direct involvement in shaping tax policy and legislation at the highest levels, ensuring that their advice is both innovative and grounded in the latest legal developments.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Ireland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCann FitzGerald offers a broad tax practice covering a range of transactions and debt restructurings for clients across the financial, technology, energy and real estate sectors. The law firm offers expertise in the tax aspects of cross-border M&A transactions, fund establishments and asset transactions. McCann FitzGerald also assists clients with tax disputes.

Work Highlights

  • McCann FitzGerald advised WestRock on Irish law matters relating to its merger with Smurfit Kappa.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eleanor MacDonagh
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Eleanor MacDonagh
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Band 1

The market-leading Eleanor MacDonagh advises financial services clients on tax mandates pertaining to capital markets and real estate transactions, as well as on the establishment of new investment funds.

She is sharp, up to date with all the structures and able to give you answers immediately.

Eleanor's range of experience has exposed her to lots of transactions, and this shows in her commercial awareness.

Eleanor MacDonagh is excellent. She is very responsive and explains things very clearly.

Eleanor MacDonagh is always a source of great knowledge and support for our business.

Alan Heuston
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Alan Heuston
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Band 3

Alan Heuston acts on tax issues related to cross-border acquisitions, asset sales and investments. He also represents clients in tax disputes.

Alan Heuston is a very personable lawyer who is easy to work with, extremely experienced and knowledgeable on tax matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP

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Tax: Consultants

Eleanor MacDonagh
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Eleanor MacDonagh
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Band 1
Tax: Lawyers

Alan Heuston
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Alan Heuston
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Band 3

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