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Band 1 - Tax Consultants in Ireland | Irish Tax Institute & Chartered Tax Consultant

John Gulliver (Mason Hayes & Curran)
David Lawless (Dillon Eustace)
Greg Lockhart (Matheson)
Eleanor MacDonagh (McCann FitzGerald)
Martin Phelan (William Fry)
Michael Ryan (McCann FitzGerald)

Band 2 - Tax Consultants in Ireland | Irish Tax Institute & Chartered Tax Consultant

Brian Butler (A&L Goodbody)
Cliona Donnelly (William Fry)
Robert Henson (Mason Hayes & Curran)
John Kelly (Matheson)
Justin McGettigan (Eversheds)
Sean Murray (Dillon Eustace)
Anthony Smyth (ByrneWallace)

Band 1 - From the Chambers Europe guide

John Gulliver Mason Hayes & Curran

John Gulliver is a highly rated tax adviser and chartered accountant who focuses on international tax matters. Clients highlight his "close attention to detail and personal, individual approach to clients."

David Lawless (Dillon Eustace)

David Lawless is a leading authority on tax issues relating to financial services and structured finance. Interviewees note that he "has grown the practice and the quality of work it attracts. He is very well regarded in the market."

Greg Lockhart (Matheson)

Chartered accountant and tax adviser Greg Lockhart is "very specialised and experienced in VAT and customs taxes," according to interviewees. He leads an extensive practice focusing on this area, including international VAT planning on collateralised debt.

Eleanor MacDonagh (McCann FitzGerald)

Tax consultant Eleanor MacDonagh is a leading specialist on tax issues relating to capital markets, derivatives and structured finance. She advised AIB Mortgage Bank on the tax elements of the issue of EUR500 million in covered securities. Clients say: "She penetrates the policies behind tax law, and persuasively presents a reasoned case to get the right result."

Martin Phelan (William Fry)

Group head Martin Phelan is a leading tax consultant who recently advised Transaction Network Services Group on the most efficient tax structure for the international reorganisation of its operations outside the USA, relating to the sale of its card services business to MasterCard.

Michael Ryan (McCann FitzGerald)

Group head Michael Ryan is a consultant who provides extensive experience of the corporate and regulatory aspects of tax, recently helping Aer Lingus to obtain revenue approval of a novel tax structure to ease its pension scheme deficit. "His breadth and depth of tax knowledge is second to none, and he has a way of being able to apply it in a very commercial way. We require the best and Michael is exactly that," say sources.

Brian Butler (A&L Goodbody)

Tax consultant Brian Butler is widely respected for the "quality of his reputation and the work he does." A specialist in VAT, he leads the firm's advice in this area, particularly in relation to property and the financial services.

Band 2 - From the Chambers Europe guide

Cliona Donnelly (William Fry)

Cliona Donnelly focuses on the tax aspects of foreign direct investment and cross-border M&A. She has a growing reputation among market commentators for her tax prowess, with sources stating: "I was amazed at her ability to step in and pick up the work. She did a wonderful job and gave great advice, showing how knowledgeable and experienced she is."

Robert Henson (Mason Hayes & Curran)

Robert Henson is qualified as a tax adviser in the USA and Ireland. He recently advised global company Red Hat on the Irish tax aspects of its acquisition of Feedhenry. Sources report: "We value his contribution on all matters, not just tax. His advice is really commercial and he is hugely knowledgeable on international tax. He offers an insightful and genuinely independent viewpoint."

John Kelly (Matheson)

John Kelly is a broadly respected tax consultant who advises on a wide range of corporate tax issues, including tax planning on real estate transactions and employee reward schemes.

Justin McGettigan (Eversheds)

Tax consultant Justin McGettigan leads the group and advises on all areas of corporate tax. Clients state: "His approach is professional, he comes across as well informed, and he got the results we're looking for."

Sean Murray (Dillon Eustace)

Sean Murray is a tax consultant who advises on a range of taxation issues involving financial services, real estate investment and private equity. Sources say: "I have been very impressed with his work. He is extremely clued-in."

Anthony Smyth (ByrneWallace)

Anthony Smyth of ByrneWallace has broad experience of tax law, with notable experience of issues relating to the financial services and property sectors, as well as drawing praise for his expertise in the tax aspects of technology-related investments. Clients appreciate him as "great at interpreting our needs, and amazing at understanding international and Irish tax systems."