Arthur Cox is another leader in the tax field, with particular expertise in corporate advisory matters (including M&A and migrations), financial services, intellectual property structuring and tax disputes. In financial services, it continues to advise on tax issues connected to securitisations, CLOs, CDOs, CMBSs and synthetic finance transactions, among other deals. In tax disputes, it frequently represents clients before the Tax Appeals Commission and the Irish High Court. Ailish Finnerty , who has a particular focus on US clients having been previously based in the New York office, has taken over as head of department from longstanding leader and internationally recognised Fintan Clancy , while David Kilty and Orlaith Kane are also senior members of the team.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Superb tax practice in Ireland. Technically excellent, whilst also takes a pragmatic view. Very valuable insights and will think outside of the box. Very collaborative approach to working with clients, they very much feel like part of the team.’

  • ‘Have worked with Fintan Clancy for circa 10 years. Excellent tax partner and is a very valued / trusted advisor. Technically excellent and very much thinks outside of the box. Very personable and is very collaborative in his approach.’

  • ‘The tax team at AC is one of, if not the leading tax law practice in Ireland. The team is very strong technically and commercially astute. Their advice is always practical and of high quality.’

  • ‘Ailish Finnerty and Elaine Mooney have extensive experience advising on portfolio acquisitions and capital market transactions. They are both technically excellent and commercially astute.’

  • ‘Hands on advice and clear recommendations with a good rationale behind. ’

  • ‘Excellent delivery, done efficiently. David Kilty stands out. ’

  •  

Key clients

  • Flutter Entertainment
  • CRH
  • Seagate Technology Holdings
  • Cubic Telecom
  • Dean Hotel Group
  • Archer Capital Group
  • Chanelle Pharma
  • Natixis
  • Intrum Holding
  • Allkem
  • Phoenix Tower International
  • Element Fleet Management
  • JP Morgan Securities

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ailish Finnerty

Other key lawyers

Fintan Clancy, David Kilty, Orlaith Kane, Elaine Mooney