Mason Hayes & Curran LLP continues to be best known for corporate and M&A transactions, along with corporate reorganisations and financial services matters, including securitisations, aviation financings and investment funds. The tax team advises a range of private equity houses and other financial sponsors, and is also strong in the life sciences, technology, built environment and energy sectors. Niamh Caffrey is a recognised authority on tax matters connected to corporate acquisitions and disposals, corporate reorganisations, and structured financings. Kevin Mangan has extensive international tax and transfer pricing expertise. Susan Lynch, a qualified accountant and chartered tax advisor, has joined as a senior tax consultant.
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Testimonials
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‘I have had the pleasure to work with Niamh Caffrey. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic. She is solution oriented and efficient. ’
‘Professional, straight-forward, clear advice.’
‘The MHC team stands out due to their deep understanding of complex Irish legal and tax matters, particularly within the financial sector. I like the team's exceptional responsiveness, strategic thinking, and their commitment to achieving client goals efficiently. The team's expertise in NPL portfolio acquisitions and their broad international experience make them a valuable partner in the transactions that we work on with them.'
‘I appreciate Niamh Caffrey for her exceptional legal and tax acumen, attention to detail, and proactive approach. She differs from other Irish lawyers I have worked with in her ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative solutions. She takes a client-centric approach and has the ability to build strong, long-term relationships.’
‘I have worked with Susan Lynch and have found her to be excellent.’
‘Susan Lynch has an excellent grasp of all of the complex legal and tax issues. She is particularly gifted at making complex issues simple for clients. She was very pragmatic and sensitive to the needs of the particular client and very responsive in terms of progressing matters on behalf of the client. She is straightforward and extremely pleasant to deal with.’
‘Very practical and clear advice. High quality and responsive.’
‘My primary contact in the firm has been Susan Lynch. She is engaging, experienced and very knowledgeable. She provides a great client service.’
Key clients
- Scholastic
- Elgin Energy Services
- Ares Capital Management
- Tobii
- Bencis Capital Partners
- Barings Asset Management
- Allied Irish Banks
- SSE Renewables
- Descartes Systems Group
- Kyron Innovative Technologies
Work highlights
- Advised Scholastic on its $186m acquisition of 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Studios.
- Advised Elgin Energy Services on its sale of a portfolio of 16 solar farm projects located across Ireland to Allianz Capital Partners.
- Advised Ares Capital Management on the provision of financing to Phoenix Equity Partners to fund its investment in Nostra Technologies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kevin Mangan
Practice head
Niamh Caffrey; Kevin Mangan
Other key lawyers
Susan Lynch