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Tax: Lawyers | Europe

Ireland

The below Tax: Lawyers rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Ireland. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Jonathan Sheehan
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    Jonathan Sheehan
    Walkers
    Walkers | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 12 Years Ranked

    Jonathan Sheehan frequently handles the tax aspects of capital markets and corporate transactions. He is also experienced in matters relating to the establishment of funds and the migration of assets.

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Band 1

  1. Fintan Clancy
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    Fintan Clancy
    Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Fintan Clancy has extensive experience advising on the tax aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions. He also assists with tax disputes.

  2. Paul Fahy
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    Paul Fahy
    A&L Goodbody
    A&L Goodbody | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    Paul Fahy advises on the tax implications of M&A transactions and advanced pricing agreements. He also represents clients in tax assessment appeals and assists with mutual assistance procedures.

  3. Shane Hogan
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    Shane Hogan
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Sonya Manzor
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    Sonya Manzor
    William Fry LLP
    William Fry LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 2

  1. Ailish Finnerty
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    Ailish Finnerty
    Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Ailish Finnerty is experienced in tax considerations connected to M&A and portfolio transactions. She is also knowledgeable in VAT disputes.

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    Andrew Quinn
    Maples Group
    Maples Group | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Andrew Quinn assists clients with the tax aspects of investments, refinancing transactions and capital markets mandates.

  3. Gerry Thornton
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    Gerry Thornton
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. James Somerville
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    James Somerville
    A&L Goodbody
    A&L Goodbody | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    James Somerville has experience in mandates pertaining to loan securitisation transactions and the tax aspects of bond issuances, as well as the tax structuring of corporate transactions.

  5. Kevin Smith
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    Kevin Smith
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Kevin Smith often advises clients such as investment banks, financial institutions and aircraft leasing companies on the tax aspects of Irish financial services.

  6. Niamh Caffrey
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    Niamh Caffrey
    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Niamh Caffrey often advises funds and financial institutions on the tax aspects of financing matters, as well as on corporate and real estate transactions and investments. She also assists clients with securitisations.

  7. William Fogarty
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    William Fogarty
    Maples Group
    Maples Group | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    William Fogarty advises investment funds, asset management companies and technology sector clients on a variety of tax mandates, including tax disputes and the tax aspects of loan obligations, acquisition financing and capital markets transactions.

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Band 3

  1. Aidan Fahy
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    Aidan Fahy
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

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

  2. Aisling Burke
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    Aisling Burke
    Walkers
    Walkers | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Aisling Burke advises clients on the tax aspects of transactions and fund establishment. She also handles securitisation mandates.

  3. Alan Heuston
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    Alan Heuston
    McCann FitzGerald LLP
    McCann FitzGerald LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

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

  4. Amelia O'Beirne
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    Amelia O'Beirne
    A&L Goodbody
    A&L Goodbody | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Amelia O'Beirne is recognised for her diverse tax practice. She advises on transfer pricing agreements, VAT and restructuring questions.

  5. Catherine O'Meara
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    Catherine O'Meara
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

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

  6. John Cuddigan
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    John Cuddigan
    RDJ LLP
    RDJ LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    John Cuddigan advises on the tax implications of investments, corporate mandates and real estate transactions.

  7. Mark O'Sullivan
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    Mark O'Sullivan
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  8. Maura Dineen
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    Maura Dineen
    DLA Piper
    DLA Piper | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Maura Dineen advises clients on a wide range of mandates, including the tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings. She is also well placed to assist with tax appeals.

  9. Alan Connell
    Eversheds Sutherland | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. David Kilty
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    David Kilty
    Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    David Kilty assists with the tax structuring of corporate and M&A transactions. He further advises on the tax aspects of financial transactions.

  2. Eimear Burbridge
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    Eimear Burbridge
    Walkers
    Walkers | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Eimear Burbridge is well placed to advise clients on the tax structuring of financial transactions and investments, including securitisation mandates.

  3. Kevin Mangan
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    Kevin Mangan
    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Kevin Mangan is instructed to advise on restructurings, transfer pricing agreements and VAT rules. He has a focus on financing matters and M&A transactions.

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    Lynn Cramer
    Maples Group
    Maples Group | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Lynn Cramer advises financial services firms on the tax aspects of capital market transactions. She has extensive experience in securitisation transactions and restructurings.

  5. Philip Tully
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    Philip Tully
    Matheson LLP
    Matheson LLP | Tax: Lawyers
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    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.