Tax

A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP is a leading force in M&A and capital markets-related tax matters, transfer pricing (including transfer pricing audits and litigation) and tax disputes; it has an impressive record in tax assessment appeals. The team advises a range of domestic and international corporates, financial institutions and financial sponsors. Paul Fahy heads the tax group and has continued to be prominent in tax disputes and transfer pricing. Amelia O’Beirne provides additional senior-level tax expertise in capital markets offerings, M&A transactions, transfer pricing and disputes. James Somerville has a major focus on financial services and property-related tax. Of counsel Philip McQueston is ‘a consummate all-rounder in Irish tax’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Very able tax team. Hard working, thorough and delivering practical solutions.’
‘Paul Fahy - very experienced transactional tax adviser.'
'James Somerville - a leader in finance and capital markets taxation.'
'Philip McQueston - a consummate all-rounder in Irish tax.’
‘From my perspective, the tax team are extremely knowledgeable and very focused on achieving the optimal outcome for their clients. I would regard their approach as leaving no stone unturned. ’
‘Brian Butler has a lifetime's experience in VAT and is practical, knowledgeable and affable.'
'Bryan Hughes is a senior associate who is exceptionally hard working, with great attention to detail.'
'Philip McQueston is highly experienced, knowledgeable and unflappable.’

Key clients

ABC Fitness Solutions Ltd
Ulster Bank
Spectrum Equity and The Digital Marketing Institute
Inflexion Private Equity Partners
Premier Sports
Neste Corporation
Arthur J Gallagher
Prothena Corporation plc
Permanent TSB plc
The Shareholders of Immedis Limited

Work highlights

Advised Ulster Bank on the sale of approximately €4.2bn of assets comprising of large corporate and commercial loans to AIB, which involved a variety of loan products.
Advised Prothena Corporation plc on its December 2022 equity offering of ordinary shares.
Advised the selling shareholders of Immedis Limited on the sale of Immedis to UKG Inc.