Mr Alan Heuston > McCann FitzGerald LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a well developed tax practice, with particular expertise in M&A, disputes with the Irish Revenue, corporate lending and aviation finance-related matters, structured finance and securitisations, and investment funds. The tax team has achieved further recognition for M&A transactions in the financial services sector and additional deals in the renewables segment. It has achieved growth in private equity and gaming. The practice is also gaining recognition in transfer pricing. Chartered accountant Eleanor MacDonagh leads the financial services tax team, and Alan Heuston, an accountant, tax adviser and solicitor, is noted for M&A, reorganisations, restructurings and migrations. Newly promoted consultant Deirdre Barnicle leads the tax compliance group.

McCann FitzGerald LLP frequently represents Irish and multinational media outlets in high-profile, complex defamation proceedings and also handles non-contentious work, particularly advising media companies on joint ventures. The team’s work in the gambling sector is also noteworthy, with Alan Heuston focusing on this area and advising clients on a range of regulatory, commercial and tax issues. The team’s associates are also praised by clients, with Lesley Caplin particularly noted. Since publication, Karyn Harty left the firm.