Arthur Cox is another leader in the tax field, with particular expertise in corporate advisory matters (including M&A and migrations), financial services, intellectual property structuring and tax disputes. In financial services, it continues to advise on tax issues connected to securitisations, CLOs, CDOs, CMBSs and synthetic finance transactions, among other deals. In tax disputes, it frequently represents clients before the Tax Appeals Commission and the Irish High Court. Ailish Finnerty , who has a particular focus on US clients having been previously based in the New York office, has taken over as head of department from longstanding leader and internationally recognised Fintan Clancy , while David Kilty and Orlaith Kane are also senior members of the team.
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‘Superb tax practice in Ireland. Technically excellent, whilst also takes a pragmatic view. Very valuable insights and will think outside of the box. Very collaborative approach to working with clients, they very much feel like part of the team.’
‘Have worked with Fintan Clancy for circa 10 years. Excellent tax partner and is a very valued / trusted advisor. Technically excellent and very much thinks outside of the box. Very personable and is very collaborative in his approach.’
‘The tax team at AC is one of, if not the leading tax law practice in Ireland. The team is very strong technically and commercially astute. Their advice is always practical and of high quality.’
‘Ailish Finnerty and Elaine Mooney have extensive experience advising on portfolio acquisitions and capital market transactions. They are both technically excellent and commercially astute.’
‘Hands on advice and clear recommendations with a good rationale behind. ’
‘Excellent delivery, done efficiently. David Kilty stands out. ’
Key clients
- Flutter Entertainment
- CRH
- Seagate Technology Holdings
- Cubic Telecom
- Dean Hotel Group
- Archer Capital Group
- Chanelle Pharma
- Natixis
- Intrum Holding
- Allkem
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Practice head
Ailish Finnerty
Other key lawyers
Fintan Clancy; David Kilty; Orlaith Kane; Elaine Mooney