About

Provided by William Fry LLP

William Fry Tax Advisors brings together tax lawyers, accountants and consultants in one highly innovative team.

We work with domestic and international corporations, entrepreneurs, family businesses and high net worth individuals.

We work with colleagues in other practice areas and industry sectors, forming multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement creative tax solutions, with particular experience in financial services, life science & healthcare, retail, technology, communications, real estate, construction, leisure & entertainment, M&A support, tax litigation & disputes and corporate & personal tax advisory services.

We work closely with clients to resolve tax matters with tax authorities before any court proceedings commence. We provide reviews on tax filing positions taken by taxpayers and legacy tax matters.

William Fry Tax Advisors is exclusively, Taxand Ireland. With more than 700 tax partners and over 3,000 tax advisors across 48 countries, Taxand is a global organisation comprising top tier independent tax advisory firms who together provide high quality, integrated tax advice to clients worldwide.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Ireland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

William Fry has a full-service tax team offering comprehensive advice on a variety of traditional and specialist tax issues. The law firm handles the tax elements of large-scale M&A, financing and restructuring transactions. William Fry is also knowledgeable in transfer pricing and double taxation issues. The law firm is active in complex tax litigation, including advocating on behalf of clients in tax appeal cases.

Work Highlights

  • William Fry acted for DCC on the tax aspects of the sale of its healthcare division to HealthCo Investments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sonya Manzor
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Sonya Manzor
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Band 1

Sonya Manzor has notable experience in tax structuring for cross-border M&A and restructurings. She is also well placed to handle state aid tax issues.

Sonya is excellent. She has good technical knowledge and a good commercial approach. She is very responsive and has great experience.

Sonya stands out for her deep understanding of our business and her ability to provide clear, actionable advice even in complex situations.

She is an excellent tax professional who provides clear advice.

She is very patient, thoughtful and meticulous.

Ted McGrath
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Ted McGrath
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Band 1

Ted McGrath often acts on the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. He also assists with the tax structuring of capital markets mandates.

Ted has a naturally strategic mind and is an unbelievable oral communicator.

Ted is a superb tax practitioner who is detail-oriented, responsive and a clear communicator.

Sean Murray
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Sean Murray
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Band 2

Sean Murray is knowledgeable in tax mandates pertaining to securitisation, investment fund launches and loan financing.

Sean Murray is a fantastic tax adviser who makes even the most complicated situations feel straightforward and manageable. His genuine care, clear explanations and reliable guidance give real peace of mind every step of the way.

Sean distinguishes himself through his deep technical expertise combined with clear, pragmatic advice. He has an excellent ability to translate complex tax issues into commercially focused solutions and is highly responsive.

He is a pleasure to work with, proactive and very efficient.

He displays a true mastery of Irish tax law issues and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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Colin Bolger
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Up and Coming

Colin Bolger acts on the tax aspects of cross-border transactions and investments. He also supports clients with tax appeals and VAT matters.

He is very hands-on and has a clear understanding of recent changes in the market, their applicability and the client's business, providing clear, practical advice.

Colin Bolger knows his stuff.

Colin Bolger is really supportive.

Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Ireland

Tax: Consultants

Ted McGrath
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Ted McGrath
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Band 1
Sean Murray
2
Sean Murray
2
Band 2
Tax: Lawyers

Sonya Manzor
1
Sonya Manzor
1
Band 1
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Colin Bolger
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Up and Coming

Members

Provided by William Fry LLP

Cian O' Sullivan

Colin Bolger

Sonya Manzor

Sonya Manzor

Head of Department

Clients

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DCC plc

DNB Bank ASA – Real Estate

EQT X and EQT Future (jointly “EQT Private Equity”)

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and New Mountain Capital

M&G Investment Management Limited

Smurfit Kappa Group plc (now Smurfit Westrock plc)

Tines Security Services Limited ("Tines")

Industries

Provided by William Fry LLP

Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure