LAWYER PROFILE

Deirdre Barnicle

Europe 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Lawyers

Ireland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

Practice Areas

Tax

Career

Deirdre Barnicle graduated from University College Dublin (BBLS) in 2003 and qualified in 2007. She became a Consultant with McCann FitzGerald LLP in 2021 (then heading up our specialist Tax Compliance Unit which provides tax compliance services to our clients across all tax heads) and was made Partner in our Tax Group in 2024. Deirdre advises on complex tax matters and key transactions from an Irish tax perspective across all tax heads. . On the advisory side, Deirdre advises clients on income tax, corporation tax, VAT, stamp duty, professional services withholding tax and other withholding taxes. Deirdre enjoys particular expertise in the real estate finance and financial services tax arena, routinely negotiating the tax provisions of large-scale funding arrangements and advising on the full spectrum of tax structuring work in that sector. She has particular expertise in the AEOI (Automatic Exchange of Information) area which encompasses FATCA, CRS, DAC2 and DAC6, among others.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Ireland, 2007

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax: Lawyers - Ireland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Deirdre Barnicle acts for Irish and international clients on the tax aspects of bond issuances, securitisation transactions and investments. She also assists with the tax implications of regulatory breaches.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Deirdre provides an outstanding service and is a pleasure to work with.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
Deirdre is very strong.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
She is calm when difficult situations arise and can think logically and explain our position when negotiating.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide
Deirdre has a wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of tax matters and how these may impact clients' businesses, allowing her to provide clear and proactive advice.
Tax: LawyersChambers European Guide