Tax
McCann FitzGerald LLP is at the forefront of structured finance, securitisation and aviation finance matters. The tax team has also advised on a series of headline cross-border M&A transactions and private equity investments, along with joint ventures and agreements relating to renewable energy projects. Alan Heuston is a prominent practitioner in M&A transactions, reorganisations, restructurings and migrations. Eleanor MacDonagh is a leading name in financial services tax, especially international tax planning through Ireland. Deirdre Barnicle was promoted to consultant in 2023 and is head of tax compliance services. The team is building its standing in transfer pricing with senior associate James Quirke to the fore.
Testimonials
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‘They have strength in depth - very efficient and responsive - most importantly practical and solution driven.’
‘I consider Eleanor MacDonagh to be the best tax practitioner I have come across - she knows the law, but is practical and solution driven.’
‘Tax and corporate departments working seamlessly together to provide holistic advice and support. A genuine interest in understanding the workings of the client's business.’
‘Alan Heuston - very personable and responsive. Deep knowledge of his practice area. Close working relationship with other departments was very evident.'
‘Eleanor MacDonagh at McCann FitzGerald is a very strong tax expert with a deep knowledge of Irish taxation.’
‘Eleanor MacDonagh is very responsive and provides great advice.’
Key clients
- Deutsche Bank AG London Branch
- Magnetar Financial (UK) LLP
- Aercap
- Copa Airlines
- Investcorp
- Urbeo Residential ICAV
- WeWork
- AXA Real Estate Investment Managers UK Limited
- Nordic Aviation Capital
- BWG Group
- Coillte
- Pollen Street Capital
- An Post
- Lioncor Developments
- Citibank
- Arrow Global Limited
- Primary Health Properties REIT
- Ardstone
- Irish Life Investment Managers
- Electricity Supply Board
- Housing Finance Agency
- Viva Aerobus
- Huuuge Games group
- SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Hammerson Plc
- Willis Tower Watson
- SSEF
- Peal Capital Partners Group
- Allied Irish Banks (AIB)
- Harvest CLO Platform
Work highlights
- Advised JP Morgan on its acquisition of Cork-based Global Shares.
- Advised Electricity Supply Board (ESB) on its landmark agreement with the Danish wind energy company, Ørsted, to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio.
- Advised Pfizer in connection with the Irish aspects of its acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eleanor MacDonagh, Alan Heuston, Deirdre Barnicle