Experience

Caitríona advises domestic and international clients on the Irish tax aspects of corporate transactions, as well as advisory matters such as establishing and structuring operations in Ireland. She has particular expertise in employment-related tax issues including share awards, tax‑efficient remuneration and reward programmes and severance payments.

In addition, Caitríona is Head of the Tax Compliance Unit and leads a team delivering comprehensive Irish tax compliance services across all tax heads including corporation tax, VAT, stamp duty, payroll taxes, share scheme reporting, betting duty and withholding taxes.

Key highlights include advising:

  • Cordiant Digital Infrastructure (a UK-listed investment fund) and Speed Fibre Group in connection with the acquisition of the wholesale fibre and business connectivity unit of BT Communications Ireland Ltd.
  • Kerry Co-operative Creameries Limited on its acquisition of Kerry Dairy Ireland from Kerry Group plc.
  • Luminate Capital Partners, a leading enterprise software-focused private equity firm, on its strategic investment in Compliance and Risks Limited.
  • Mannok Holdings DAC in relation to the sale of the group to Turkish building materials group Çimsa, a subsidiary of Sabanci Holding, a global industrial and financial conglomerate.
  • Irish and multinational clients on the design, implementation and reporting of share-based remuneration schemes.
  • Irish and multinational clients on contentious tax matters, including compliance interventions and disclosures with the Irish tax authority.