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

The full-service media and entertainment practice at McCann FitzGerald LLP offers advice on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious issues to its broad client list, which includes publishers, production companies, and internet and digital enterprises. The media defence team is also known for its involvement in invasion of privacy and defamation cases in the Irish High Court. Practice head Audrey Byrne specialises in handling online platform and digital media disputes, while betting and gaming group lead Alan Heuston regularly assists online gaming, betting and lottery companies with regulatory and taxation issues. Other key individuals include advertising law specialist Adam Finlay and recently promoted partner Bébhinn Bollard.

McCann FitzGerald LLP is at the forefront of structured finance, securitisation and aviation finance matters. The tax team has also advised on a series of headline cross-border M&A transactions and private equity investments, along with joint ventures and agreements relating to renewable energy projects. Alan Heuston  is a prominent practitioner in M&A transactions, reorganisations, restructurings and migrations. Eleanor MacDonagh is a leading name in financial services tax, especially international tax planning through Ireland. Deirdre Barnicle was promoted to consultant in 2023 and is head of tax compliance services. The team is building its standing in transfer pricing with senior associate James Quirke to the fore.