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Key contacts
Head of Tax: Andrew Quinn
Partner, Tax: William Fogarty
Partner, Tax: Lynn Cramer
Quick facts
Number of advisers

8

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview

The Maples Group, through its international law firm, Maples and Calder, advises global financial, institutional, business and private clients on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

The Maples Group's Tax team advises international companies, financial institutions, investment firms and significant family offices. Our Tax team is made up of senior and experienced tax lawyers and prides itself on its technical excellence and transactional capabilities.

We work closely with counsel in the world's leading financial centres and with lawyers across our firm to develop innovative solutions for our clients.

We advise investors on the structuring of their international investments through Irish special purpose companies and Irish funds. We also advise businesses establishing a presence in Ireland.

We are also closely involved in OECD, EU and Irish tax policy matters and help our clients navigate the significant changes currently affecting international tax. Andrew Quinn is Chairman of the Irish Debt Securities Association (IDSA), the industry group representing Irish special purpose and debt issuing companies, and through IDSA liaises at a senior level with Irish and EU government authorities.

As we are also a leading provider of fiduciary and fund services, we provide a "one stop" service in establishing and servicing structures for our clients, including the provision of independent directors, Irish tax compliance and FATCA/CRS reporting.

Our Tax team is described by leading directories as a "partner led service" and "a pragmatic and responsive team that understands the practical, commercial issues". Clients also praise the team for their "ability to bring multiple disciplines together to find a comprehensive but client-focused solution."

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Key practice areas
  • Corporate Tax Matters
  • Tax Disputes
  • Tax Advisory
  • Indirect Tax
Address:
75 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2
Dublin, D02 PR50
Tel:+353 1 619 2000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.maples.com
2026 Edition
General corporate tax
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Dillon Eustace
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Mason Hayes & Curran
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Pinsent Masons
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Azets Ireland
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HLB Sheehan Quinn
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Transfer pricing
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12 firms ranked
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A&L Goodbody
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Deloitte
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EY
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Matheson
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PwC
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William Fry
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Arthur Cox
3 practice areas
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KPMG
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Maples Group
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Grant Thornton
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Mason Hayes & Curran
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McCann FitzGerald
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Overview

Maples Group focuses its taxation practice on internationally aligned investment funds and platforms. The firm collaborates with its Luxembourg based team to assist mainland European clients in tandem with offices in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. The firm comprises head of tax Andrew Quinnpartners William Fogarty, Lynn Cramer, and counsel David Burke. 

The firm was Irish tax counsel to Fortress Investment Group LLC for tax structuring advice on Irish investment platforms. It also acted for Apollo and ATLAS SP Partners ia $5 billion strategic financing and capital markets collaboration with BNP Paribas. The practice was sole tax advisor to Marathon Asset Management in a lucrative aviation holding structure deal.  

Client feedback  

‘’Repeatedly proven to be far superior in the provision of taxation advice for Real Estate leasing & conveyancing questions.’’ 

’Strong tax technical team who understand complex tax issues and processes.’’ 

Linked Reviews
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Maples Group focuses its taxation practice on internationally aligned investment funds and platforms. The firm collaborates with its Luxembourg-based team to assist mainland European clients in tandem with offices in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. The firm is comprised of head of tax Andrew Quinn, partners William Fogarty, Lynn Cramer, and counsel David Burke.

The firm advised Heitman on its acquisition of the U-Store-It business in Ireland. It also acted for Oaktree Capital on the disposal of a significant Irish real estate opportunity.

Tax consultant Conall Brennan-McMahon joined the practice during the research period.

Client feedback

Creative, commercial, problem solvers.”

“Maples tax team provide superb assistance on finance transactions. Committed, commercial, expert and responsive.”

“Very knowledgeable on Irish tax matters, particularly related to the funds (i.e. funds structures, funds financing mechanisms). Very prompt response to queries raised.”

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