Tax

William Fry Tax Advisors brings together tax lawyers, accountants and consultants in one highly innovative team. We work with domestic and international corporations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts and high net worth individuals.

We provide the following tax services:

  • Using Ireland as part of a group business strategy
  • Tax due diligence reports
  • Mergers and acquisitions - tax structuring and negotiation
  • Corporate reorganisations
  • Revenue Audit health checks and advice on audits and settlements
  • Transfer pricing reviews and mutual assistance procedures
  • Structured finance including securitisations & financial engineering
  • Indirect Taxation planning and compliance
  • Private client including asset protection & personal tax planning
  • Tax litigation including negotiation, arbitration & settlements
  • Employee benefits and remuneration
  • IP structuring
  • Annual Corporate and Personal Tax Compliance

William Fry Tax Advisors was awarded Ireland Tax Firm of the Year and Impact Deal of the Year at the International Tax Review European Awards 2019 in London. 

We work with colleagues in other practice areas and industry sectors, forming multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement creative tax solutions, with particular experience in financial services, retail, technology, communications, construction, leisure & entertainment, personal and trust services.

We work closely with clients to resolve tax matters with tax authorities before any court proceedings commence. We provide reviews on tax filing positions taken by taxpayers and legacy tax matters. Please download our Tax Litigation and Disputes brochure by clicking here or the image below.

WF Tax Litigation Disputes Brochure

William Fry Tax Advisors is, exclusively, Taxand Ireland. With more than 400 tax partners and over 2,000 advisors in over 40 countries, Taxand is the world’s largest organisation of tax advisors to multinational businesses.

 

Our experience includes advising:

  • Multinational corporations on using Ireland as part of their global supply chain;
  • Multinational corporations on all compliance aspects;
  • Government and public authorities on public/ private partnership arrangements;
  • Litigation support for both the public and private sector;
  • Multinational and domestic corporations on adopting suitable transfer pricing policies;
  • IPO's and public debt listings across many industry sectors. 

 

Finance Bill 2022 Proposes a Number of Changes to Irish Property-Related Taxes

Finance Bill 2022 contains new property tax measures and provides further clarity on some of the property tax measures announced in last month's Budget 2023.


The Real Estate Investment Structure Taxation Review - Ireland

Our Tax team contributed to the Irish chapter of the Law Reviews recently published 'The Real Estate Investment Structure Taxation Review'.


Multinationals and Intercompany Debt: The Tax Implications of Unwinding Intercompany Debt

A €25m tax battle before the Tax Appeals Commission clarifies the corporation tax treatment when intercompany debt is unwound.


VAT Treatment of Depository Services and Global Custody Services

On 23 May 2022, the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) published a new Tax and Duty Manual, VAT treatment of depository services and global custody services (Manual). The Manual provides helpful guidance on the VAT treatment of depositary services and global custody services provided in respect of an Irish investment fund.


Revenue's Annual Report 2021

In May 2022, Revenue published its annual report for 2021. The Report reviews how Revenue is performing against the backdrop of a changing trading environment between Ireland and the United Kingdom, and the continued economic and social disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.


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Department

  • "The team is professional, well informed and forward thinking. Very responsive, with an excellent range of tax knowledge both locally and internationally." Legal 500 2020, Tax 
  • William Fry's Tax team have been described as "professional, well informed and forward thinking" as well as being a "responsive and partner-led tax practice issuing practical advice." One client notes that the team has an abundance of "knowledge, experience, professionalism and the ability to apply lateral thinking and multi solutions." Another client adds that they have "an excellent range of tax knowledge both locally and internationally." They are very "responsive and helpful, and we fully trust the advice that we receive."  Legal 500 2020
  • There's a real broadness, a client states "You can talk to one person who has a legal, tax and international perspective all in one".  Other sources appreciate the client-centric service provided by team members: "We've got a great relationship with the team and we find them to be very effective. They really demonstrate their commitment to client service". ​Chamber Europe 2019  
  • "William Fry's commitment to client service is excellent", says one source, who also praises "their real breadth of knowledge and willingness to allocate the people required when there is a need for a quick turnaround." Another reports that the "technical depth, exposure and experience of the senior team set them apart." Chambers Europe 2018
  • "Sources assert that "from a technical perspective they are clear and direct." Interviewees also value the team's "responsiveness to client needs and commercial awareness." Chambers Europe 2017
  • William Fry’s practice includes Sonya Manzor, who ‘devises well-thought-out tax strategies’ for clients such as King Digital Entertainment. International tax specialist. Legal 500 EMEA 2017
  • "The firm is very responsive and has great resources, including access to a global network of tax advisers, which benefits us internationally and is a fantastic asset. The firm's ability to provide both legal and tax advice really ensures everything fits together." Chambers Europe 2016

Team

Sonya Manzor

  • "Sonya Manzor leads a very strong team at William Fry. I have worked with Sonya for several years and have always found her and the members of the wider William Fry team to be excellent. Sonya and her team provide superb client service to us." Legal 500 2021, Tax 
  • According to clients, Manzor is "technically very good, commercial in her approach and gives excellent client support." Chambers Europe 2020 
  • "I really admire the way that Manzor is able to review advice and drill into the key technical points and make very sensible, constructive comments on the tax issues," enthuses one highly impressed interviewee. Chambers Europe 2019
  • The "outstanding" Sonya Manzor is a key name in the corporate tax space. Legal 500 2018 
  • Clients describe her as "a very talented individual and creative thinker." She assisted with the sale of Phillips 66's interests in the Whitegate Oil Refinery. Chambers Europe 2018
  • Sonya Manzor is "well renowned for her technical expertise in a broad spectrum of tax matters, including inward investment, corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions". Chambers Europe 2017
  • Sonya Manzor is the firm's most prominent corporate tax lawyer, coming recognised for her "tremendous knowledge and experience. She understands direct and indirect tax in Ireland, the EU and the US. She is instrumental in coming up with creative ideas to get around the problems we face."  Chambers Europe 2016

Brian Duffy

  • "Brian Duffy is commercial and responsive." Legal 500 2020, Tax

Ted McGrath

  • According to clients, Ted McGrath offers "practical, concise, sound and logical commercial advice."  Chambers Europe 2020 
  • Ted McGrath debuts in the rankings this year on the back of strong client endorsements. "McGrath gives very pragmatic and direct advice," reports one pleased client, adding: "He can weigh up the commercial aspects of the deal." Chambers Europe 2019

Declan Lavelle

  • "Declan Lavelle is top drawer, maintaining a friendly approach coupled with advice of the highest quality." Legal 500 2020, Tax

Rachel Fox

  • "Rachel delivers practical legal advice, provided in a timely fashion and with the highest attention to quality." Legal 500 2021, Tax

Key Contacts

Sonya Manzor Partner

Brian Duffy Partner

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