When handling controversies, we’re on your team.
We can represent you in the full range of tax controversies, from pre-controversy planning to litigation in the highest courts. We can handle high profile tax issues, while also representing you in more routine controversy matters.
We will work with you to advise on strategic options and priorities for contesting, litigating or settling a tax dispute. With over 150 attorneys in our global Tax group, you will benefit from industry-spanning knowledge in multiple jurisdictions. We have a very strong track record when it comes to resolving and litigating tax disputes.
We have experience advising on civil and criminal and, international and domestic tax disputes, involving income tax; VAT; property tax; sales tax and excise tax. We have also represented clients against national and sub-national tax authorities in all stages of dispute.
If you have a tax controversy or other tax dispute, we can offer assistance at every stage and every level.
Our Tax Controversy and Litigation capability in Ireland
Tax disputes in Ireland are becoming increasingly common due to constant changes in tax legislation and its increasing complexity. More recently, the automatic exchange of information between countries has added to this complexity. Our Irish tax disputes lawyers work closely with the Litigation department within the firm. We are able to offer a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service to help you navigate complex disputes and anticipate future problems.
Our lawyers, consultants and advisors are experienced in all aspects of Irish Tax Controversy and Litigation law. Our recent experience includes advising:
- a multinational technology company in relation to a historic benefit-in-kind issue which included the preparation and submission of a qualifying disclosure to the Irish Revenue Commissioners in order to avail of non-publication as a tax defaulter
- a market leading consumer finance business in the Tax Appeals Commission
- a global investment bank in relation to an important Irish tax dispute
- a pan-European dental business with Irish operations in respect of aspect queries raised by the Irish Revenue Commissioners in relation to a previous M&A transaction
- various clients in connection with the refusal by the Irish Revenue Commissioners of tax relief under the Irish intangible assets regime