A&L Goodbody - Ireland - Firm Review

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Overview

A&L Goodbody is a stalwart in the Irish tax market with distinction in the largest M&A transactions. The firm is also known for its activity within the financial sector, including work for investment banks, equity funds, hedge funds, and retail banks. Corporate taxation specialist Paul Fahy leads the tax department, with the support of partner James Somerville and transactions counsel Philip McQueston. Capital markets specialist Amelia O’Beirne is a prominent practitioner ably assisted by senior associate Stephen Egan.

The firm advised Grant Thornton Ireland on the combination of its advisory and tax businesses with Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in a market pioneering file. It also advised K1 Investment Management on its takeover of MariaDB featuring a compulsory acquisition.

Client feedback

‘’High degree of expertise in corporate tax including investment funds and real estate.’’

‘’Very responsive, reliable and forward thinking. Offering solutions/alternate solutions, multi discipline. Talented, professional staff, approachable and friendly.’’

Tax

A&L Goodbody is a leader in the Irish tax market, with distinction in the largest M&A transactions. The firm is also known for its activity within the financial sector, including work for investment banks, equity funds, hedge funds and retail banks, as well as representing numerous corporate businesses. Corporate taxation specialist Paul Fahy leads the tax department, with the support of James Somerville and transactions counsel Philip McQueston.

The firm advised ABC Fitness Solutions on the acquisition of Glofox, the Irish based software provider. It also acted for the Bank of Ireland on the acquisition of the Davy Group for a value of €440 million.

Senior associates Bryan Hughes and Dearbhla O'Gorman arrived during the research period.

Client feedback

“A&L Goodbody has a strong team.”