Maples Group has a wide-ranging tax practice that links into its global offices, particularly Luxembourg. The firm's tax practice is closely aligned with the private equity and structured finance segments. It is especially noted for Irish private debt funds, CLOs, ICAVs and limited partnerships, along with tax controversy, corporate and aviation matters. The large team features three partners, one of counsel and six associates. Head of the tax team Andrew Quinn and William Fogarty , who is rated for regulated funds and investment structures, are leading names in the market, with Lynn Cramer continuing to make an impression in tax planning for international clients.
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Tax
Funds & Investment Management
Corporate
Finance

Position

William is a partner of Maples and Calder's Tax team in the Maples Group's Dublin office. He advises international financial institutions on Irish investment, financing and property transactions. He is very active in relation to Irish real estate and debt structuring. William also advises private equity firms on executive remuneration, carried interest structuring and VAT planning.

Career

William joined the Maples Group in 2011. Previously, he was a senior tax associate with Linklaters LLP in their London office. He has also worked in Macfarlanes LLP and a large Irish corporate law firm. William is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and Cambridge University. He is also qualified as an Associate of the Irish Taxation Institute.

William has been ranked in Chambers Europe and The Legal 500. In The Legal 500’s 2020 Guide, clients attested that “Will Fogarty proved, again and again, his ability to explain difficult tax structuring issues and provide the appropriate structures for our investments.” Another client described him as “one of the best tax advisers I have come across in Europe” and added “He is strong technically but very practical and commercial in his advice.” 

Memberships

William is a contributor to various newspapers and legal publications on tax matters for Irish funds and other vehicles. He speaks on the tax changes for fund vehicles at our annual Maples Group Insights sessions. William is experienced in international structures and regularly works with international law and accounting firms on technical issues, such as the classification of ICAVs. William regularly represents financial services clients in Revenue disputes, including audits and enquiries and led the settlement one of the largest Revenue cases in recent years.

Education

Trinity College Dublin, LLB, 1999
University of Cambridge, LLM, 2000

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This team really are outstanding in their field; hugely responsive and incredibly experienced.’

  • ‘Will Fogarty and Lynn Cramer are the go to individuals for Irish tax. Will is sensible, pragmatic and thoughtful. Lynn is diligent and thorough.’

  • ‘Stand out technical knowledge, expertise and experience in tax. ’

  • ‘Will Fogarty - excellent - the only person to go to for my team in Ireland. Lynn Cramer - very good.’

  • ‘The tax team is not only knowledgeable on current tax law, but very well versed on tax developments and planning for changes in tax law.’

  • ‘Extremely knowledgeable, practical and commercial. Will Fogarty has been our primary tax partner for many years covering many different asset classes, structures and tax development. He is a trusted adviser and partner.’

  • ‘William Fogarty, Andrew Quinn and David Burke provide wise and dependable counsel on complex tax matters.’

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Key clients

  • Roomex
  • Heitman
  • Official Committee of Opioid Claimants (Endo Pharmaceuticals Chapter 11 proceedings)
  • LMR Capital
  • Taoglas
  • NewsWhip Media
  • HPS Investment Partners
  • MidCap Financial
  • Blackstone Group – BSNY Investments ICAV
  • Elkstone Partners
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Barclays Bank
  • Oaktree Capital
  • Waterfall Asset Management
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Apollo Global Management
  • Blackstone/GSO
  • Marathon Asset Management
  • Allied Irish Bank
  • Bain Capital
  • Avestus Capital Partners
  • Cardinal Capital Group
  • Erisbeg Partners
  • CVC Credit Partners
  • Susquehanna International Group
  • Mizuho International
  • Jefferies International
  • ING Bank
  • Liberty Global
  • BlueBay Asset Management
  • Spire Partners
  • Capital Four Management
  • Nomura International
  • Goldentree Loan Management
  • CIFC
  • Invesco Senior Secured Management
  • Angelo Gordon
  • Palmer Square Capital
  • Natwest Markets
  • Voya Investment Management
  • Neuberger Berman
  • Sixth Street Partners
  • Muzinich
  • Falko Regional Aircraft
  • Arena Partners
  • Wayflyer
  • Black Diamond Capital Management
  • Fair Oaks Capital