The tax team at Maples Group is well-reputed for its international private credit and Irish CLO practice. The group regularly advises on Irish regulated fund ICAVs and the establishment of regulated Irish Investment Limited Partnerships. Alongside these core parts of the team’s offering, the team also assists clients with tax controversy, tax insurance and aviation mandates. Andrew Quinn leads the team, which is supported by William Fogarty, who is a go-to for advice on the establishment and operation of regulated funds and investment structures. Lynn Cramer is another key contact.
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- ‘The Maples Tax team are great to work with. Technically very capable but also pragmatic and commercial. Whenever I have a choice, I use them.’
- ‘Lynn Cramer and Ted O'Byrne are exceptionally good. Always providing excellent service, willing to give a steer on how to manage potentially difficult issues, and appreciating the commercial context.’
- ‘Will Fogarty is a rock of common sense. Exceptional legal expertise, but always focused most on what can work in the real world. This problem-solving mentality sets him apart.’
- ‘Very commercial and propose solutions rather than just flagging obstacles. Excellent ability to explain the risks associated with various approaches.’
- ‘The team is extremely responsive and in our experience, their professionalism and technical acumen set a benchmark for excellence in Irish tax law. The team as a whole demonstrates an exceptional command of both domestic and cross-border tax matters, combining deep subject-matter expertise with a pragmatic, commercially oriented mindset.'
- ‘I work regularly with Will Fogarty. He is very knowledgeable on asset management matters - he knows all the technical points but is commercial and is super responsive. He is a real pleasure to work with and top of his game.’
Key clients
- Heitman LLC
- LMR Capital LLP
- HPS Investment Partners LLC
- MidCap Financial
- Blackstone Group – BSNY Investments ICAV
- Elkstone Partners
- Morgan Stanley
- Barclays Bank
- Oaktree Capital
- Waterfall Asset Management
- Goldman Sachs
- Apollo Global Management
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Andrew Quinn
Other key lawyers
William Fogarty; Lynn Cramer; David Burke; Ted O'Byrne