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“In addition to his broad corporate tax practice, Alan Connell advises on Irish stamp duty matters, especially in the context of worldwide reorganisations. His reputation continues to grow in the market and he is fast emerging as one of the foremost practitioners in the market.”
Tax: Chambers Global 2012
Alan Connell is “experienced in complex reorganisations” and is described as an “up-and-coming partner."
Tax: Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2011
Alan Connell is “highly recommended for advising international corporations on business and investment in Ireland.”
Tax: Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2010
In league tables produced by MergerMarket for 2010, Alan was ranked first in both the Global Individual Legal Adviser table and the European Individual Legal Adviser table. This ranking was awarded due to his involvement in advising on more announced M&A deals than any other lawyer.
Alan is recommended by international directories, World Tax and the Guide to the World's Leading Tax Advisers.
Expertise
Alan is a partner in the Tax Department of Matheson Ormsby Prentice. He advises international corporations doing business in and through Ireland. He practices corporate tax specialising in inward investment, cross border tax planning and mergers and acquisitions. Alan also advises on Irish stamp duty matters, particularly in the context of global reorganisations. Prior to joining Matheson Ormsby Prentice, Alan worked with Mayer Brown LLP, London where he specialised in mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.
Alan is a member of the Law Society of Ireland and the International Bar Association. Alan has written on Irish tax issues for the International Tax Review, the International Comparative Legal Guide and the Irish Tax Review.
Education
University College Dublin, Bachelor of Civil Law
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales (non-practising)
Highlights
Alan has experience in:
- advising domestic and multinational companies on the structuring of tax effective corporate mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations
- advising leading multinational corporations on establishing operations in Ireland
- advising on the establishment of joint ventures on a multi-jurisdictional basis
- advising on the structuring of management buy-outs and venture capital transactions
- advising multinational companies on share incentive schemes for Irish employees
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