LAWYER PROFILE

Alan Heuston

Europe 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Lawyers

Ireland

8 years ranked

About

Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

Europe

Practice Areas

Tax (Corporate)

Career

Alan Heuston graduated from University College Cork (BCL) in 1996 and qualified in 2002. He joined McCann FitzGerald LLP in 2016 as a Partner. Alan works on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, restructurings, migrations, capital markets, financial products and banking. He also advises both domestic and international clients on the tax implications of setting up operations in Ireland to exploit and develop intellectual property. Alan is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser and Solicitor and is therefore able to understand complex accounting, legal and tax issues and he uses that knowledge to develop commercial solutions to issues as they arise. Alan also heads up our Betting and Gaming Group. As a former director of tax with Paddy Power Betfair Plc, Alan has significant first-hand experience of the regulatory and taxation aspects of the betting and gaming sector.

Alan co-authored the Irish chapter of The Gambling Law Review 2017 (Second Edition) and the Irish chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide - Gambling 2022.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Ireland, 2002

General Member of the International Masters of Gaming Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax: Lawyers - Ireland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alan is an exceptional support, giving practical and implementable tax advice.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
Alan delivers really pragmatic expertise.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
Alan is always very pleasant to work with.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
He contributes real wisdom and deep industry knowledge.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
Alan has a comprehensive understanding of navigating tax matters from a commercial and technical perspective, and is very approachable.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide