Combining ‘technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercial approach’, the tax team at William Fry LLP provides full-service advisory, structuring and compliance support on domestic and international transactions. This is complemented by a well-established tax disputes offering that handles significant matters before the TAC and High Court. Clients across a variety of sectors benefit from the firm's dedicated inward investment team, the expanding financial services tax group and the transfer pricing advice delivered in conjunction with Taxand specialists. Sonya Manzor, who heads the practice, regularly advises on inward investments, corporate reorganisations and major M&A mandates. Ted McGrath adds further strength to the group’s tax offering, particularly regarding financial services issues, and Colin Bolger is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Sean Murray has been a fantastic addition to the team. He has a deep knowledge of financial services tax matters.'
- ‘The team has a strong understanding of our business and requirements, interprets the law effectively, and provides robust tax advice.’
- ‘Colin Bolger's clear understanding of our requirements, strong client commitment, and robust tax advice are truly commendable. Overall, the client experience has been excellent.’
- ‘The tax practice at William Fry is exceptional. The team combines outstanding technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercial approach, making them a trusted partner for complex domestic and cross-border matters. Their advice is consistently of the highest quality - clear, practical, and tailored to the client’s needs.'
- ‘A defining strength of the practice is the leadership of Sonya Manzor, who is an outstanding practitioner. She combines deep technical expertise with a clear understanding of business drivers, enabling her to provide advice that is both legally rigorous and strategically valuable.'
- ‘Sonya Manzor is a standout adviser. She is excellent at handling complex transactions and we particularly value her expertise on international tax planning. We can always trust her to find solutions and give advice in context.'
Key clients
- DCC plc
- New Mountain Capital
- EQT
- HEPP ICAV (Hines)
- Home for Life Limited Partnership
- Berkshire Partners
- MML Growth Capital Partners
- Towerbrook Capital Partners
- Tines
- Mitsubishi Electric Corp
- Leeds Equity Partners (through Alvarez and Marsal)
- Taconic Capital Advisors
Work highlights
Acted as lead Irish Counsel to Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and New Mountain Capital on an agreement to combine Grant Thornton Advisors LLC with Grant Thornton Ireland’s advisory and tax businesses.
Advised DCC plc on the sale of its healthcare division to HealthCo Investment Limited.
Advising EQT Private Equity on the acquisition of a majority stake in AMCS.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sonya Manzor
Other key lawyers
Ted McGrath; Sean Murray; Colin Bolger; Shauna O’Brien