A&L Goodbody LLP has remained at the forefront of M&A and corporate transaction-related tax matters, along with capital markets offerings, real estate, tax disputes and transfer pricing issues. Large scale and cross-border restructurings are another forte for the team, as is its work in the private equity sector. It is actively involved in tax disputes, including cases before the Irish Tax Appeals Commission. Paul Fahy heads the tax department, and specialises in corporate tax, tax disputes and transfer pricing. Amelia O’Beirne covers both transactional and contentious tax matters, James Somerville focuses on financial services and property related tax, and of counsel Philip McQueston specialises in inbound investment by multinationals.
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Testimonials
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‘Market leading tax practice with expertise in both transactional planning and contentious aspects of international taxation.’
‘Paul Fahy leads a highly competent team, in addition to his own extensive experience in tax aspects of mergers & acquisitions, reorganisations and securitisation.'
'Amelia O'Beirne is an expert in capital markets transactions and cross border financing as well as international tax disputes including transfer pricing and tax treaty controversies. James Somerville has huge experience in financial services structured finance transactions, capital market issues and investment funds.'
'Philip McQuestion is skilled in tackling contentious tax matters and in advising multinationals investing in Ireland.’
‘Very responsive, listening to the client and responding with considered and alternative options and view points as necessary. Exceptional service and knowledge, reliable, information and actions required delivered in an understandable and relatable manner. Have worked with this team for several years with many and varied queries. Always received the best support and assistance from each division.’
‘Amelia O’Beirne - delivers an exceptional service and assistance, very responsive and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Endo International
- Mountpark Logistics
- Keensight Capital
- Exponent Private Equity
- American International Group and its subsidiary, Corebridge Financial
- Bank of Ireland
- Perrigo Company
- Irish Continental Group
- Allianz Capital Partners
- K1 Investment
Work highlights
- Acted for Endo International in respect of its successful exit from a US Chapter 11 restructuring, which was a highly complex restructuring with parallel insolvency proceedings in the US and Canada.
- Advised Mountpark Logistics in respect of the sale of Irish real estate holding companies, one of the biggest property transactions in Ireland.
- Advised Bank of Ireland (as arranger, originator, seller and servicer) and the issuer (Luna Securities DAC) in connection with a €13bn securitisation of primarily private dwelling house Irish residential mortgage loans originated by Bank of Ireland and KBC Bank Ireland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Philip McQueston
Practice head
Paul Fahy
Other key lawyers
James Somerville; Amelia O’Beirne; Philip McQueston