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Shane Hogan is the head of the Tax department and head of Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution at Matheson.
Shane is an internationally recognised leading tax practitioner with extensive experience in transactional as well as non-transactional international tax matters. Described as “world class” and a “trusted partner”, Shane is also a go-to practitioner for clients resolving high-stakes complex tax controversy matters.
In recent years Shane has led on many of the most significant contentious tax mandates in the Irish market, including matters before the European courts, the Irish courts and the Tax Appeals Commission as well as on a range of key competent authority and international tax controversy matters.
Shane frequently publishes articles in leading tax journals and is co-author of the Irish Chapter of the IBFD’s publication on Transfer Pricing.
Shane was Chairman of the Irish branch of the International Fiscal Association from 2006 to 2010 and remains an active Committee member.
Shane is both a qualified solicitor and chartered accountant and is a member of the Law Society of Ireland, the International Bar Association, the Irish Taxation Institute and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.
Education
Michael Smurfit Graduate Business College (Higher Diploma in Business); University College Cork (LLB).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The firm understands the business realities underlying complex legal and regulatory issues and delivers solutions that are strategic, pragmatic, and timely. Matheson’s lawyers are deeply familiar with the challenges faced by international organisations operating in and through Ireland, and they approach engagements with a clear appreciation of global business dynamics.' ‘Matheson's tax practice have a unique skill set to distil complex technical tax matters into manageable challenges. They are very thoughtful in their responses and understand the Irish and global tax landscape.’ ‘Brian Doohan and Shane Hogan are two tax partners that really stand out. Their client service is the best in the business and they are always here when we need them, often times on very short notice and with very complicated tax issues. Their technical capabilities help us solve complex problems quickly and efficiently.’ ‘What makes Matheson LLP unique is the combination of technical excellence, commercial understanding, and accessibility across its teams. In our experience, Matheson distinguishes itself not just through the depth of its legal expertise but through the consistency and practicality of its advice.' ‘The individuals we work with at Matheson stand out for their combination of deep technical skill, commercial judgment, and accessibility. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable advice that reflects a genuine understanding of our business.' 'The individuals at Matheson distinguish themselves through their judgment, reliability, and ability to work as true partners to our business. We couldn't be happier with the services they provide our organisation.’ ‘Matheson are the epitome of a trusted adviser - the tax team offers the rare combination of technical authority, practical judgment, and dependable execution.' ‘Mark O’Sullivan exemplifies what clients need in a trusted tax adviser: always reachable, fast without being rushed, and practical without losing technical rigour. He and his team consistently deliver clear answers, tight execution, and dependable outcomes.’
Key clients
- Smurfit Westrock Pernod Ricard SA / Irish Distillers Winthrop Technologies Circle Internet Group, Inc Pandox AB Vermilion Energy Inc Vertex Inc