The A&L Goodbody LLP tax team has strength across M&A and corporate projects, tax disputes and transfer pricing. Particularly well-known in the mid-market M&A space, the team assists businesses in a diverse range of sectors, including the pharma, financial services, technology and renewable energy spaces. The team is also noted for its experience handling private equity mandates and acting on debt capital issuances. Specialising in corporate tax but bringing extensive experience across a broad range of tax matters, Paul Fahy heads the team. Domestic and international clients turn to Amelia O’Beirne for transactional and contentious matters, particularly with cross-border aspects, while James Somerville is a go-to for financial services and property related tax mandates. Philip McQueston is another key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'James Somerville- highly skilled in investment funds and real estate taxation.'
- 'Philip McQueston - great expertise in international disputes.’
- ‘A leading tax team with in-depth tax knowledge and expertise. Particular skills in corporate and financial taxation.’
- ‘Paul Fahy - huge experience in corporate taxation. Practical, common sense view of complex issues.'
- 'Amelia O'Beirne -technical whizz in financial transactions. Deals easily with clients and confidently with tax authority.'
Key clients
- Grant Thornton Ireland
- Iterum Therapeutics
- GH Research plc
- Wafra Inc.
- CVC Partners
- Nabriva Therapeutics
- Wells Fargo
- Davies Group
Work highlights
Advised Grant Thornton Ireland on all aspects of the merger of its Irish and US constituent member firms in the global Grant Thornton network.
Acted as Irish counsel for CVC Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Therakos photopheresis delivery system business from pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt.
Advised the incoming lender, Wells Fargo in connection with the refinancing and restructuring of various Kennedy Wilson and AXA / IM facilities concerning a number of assets in 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