Fintan Clancy

Partner | Dublin

Ten Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
D02 T380
Ireland

Fintan specialises in tax. He represents companies on tax disputes and the tax issues arising from transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, migrations, securitisations, IP on-shoring and financings.

Fintan advises multinationals, financial institutions and private equity in relation to insurance, financial and structured products in relation to significant tax matters. He advises and steers clients through tax disputes, tax litigation and investigations, whether domestic or cross-border. He is increasingly advising clients on Irish and international policy matters. Previously, Fintan worked in a City of London law firm and a New York headquartered law firm.

Relevant Experience

Running successful litigation at the Tax Appeals Commission (“TAC”) and the Superior Courts on issue such as VAT recovery for listed holding companies, management expenses deduction, taxation of share recharge payments, expense deduction of withholding tax with a 100% win rate at the TAC
Running MAP and APA processes with the Irish Revenue and tax authorities in the US, UK, Korea, Spain, Canada, among others over transfer pricing matters and other issues such as CEO compensation, resolving dual residence etc.
Advising Mallinckrodt plc in relation to its Chapter 11 process, various restructuring matters and its $6.7 billion merger with Endo, Inc.
Advising James Hardie on its acquisition of AZEK for a combination of cash and James Hardie shares with a total transaction value of $8.75 billion
Advising Aptiv in relation to its accelerated share repurchase transactions, bond issuances and corporate restructurings
Representing Barclays Bank Ireland on the sale of its German consumer finance unit to BAWAG estimated to release c. €4.0bn of risk weighted assets or Barclays
Representing the first lien creditors to Endo Pharmaceutical in Chapter 11 proceedings
Advising CRH on its transition to a US primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange
Advising Viatris on the sale of its biosimilars business to Biocon for €3bn
Advising Jazz Pharmaceuticals on its proposed acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals for a total consideration of $7.2 billion
Advising Ingersoll Rand on the $15 billion combination of its industrial business with Gardner Denver, the first Reverse Morris Trust involving an Irish Company
EU risk retention compliant originator companies and CLOs for Blackstone/GSO, Chenavari, Partners Group, Napier Park, H.I.G and others
Advising Shire on the Irish aspects of its acquisition by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for $62 billion
Advising Praxair, Inc. on its $73bn merger of equals with Linde A.G. under a new Irish holding company to be known as Linde plc

Endorsements

“Have worked with Fintan Clancy for circa 10 years. Excellent tax partner and is a very valued / trusted advisor. Technically excellent and very much thinks outside of the box. Very personable and is very collaborative in his approach.”

The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2025

“He is extremely astute and insightful, and very mindful of the overall project objective, delivering solutions that work for the business.”

Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2025

“Fintan Clancy is a truly excellent, experienced partner.”

Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2025

“Fintan Clancy is very strong both technically and from a commercial perspective. He is extremely proactive in flagging new issues or developments that may be relevant for our company.”

Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2024

“I find Fintan Clancy to be a technically excellent, pragmatic lawyer who tries to come up with workable solutions. He is clear and concise in his approach and pushes the boat out for you to find a solution.”

Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2024

Education & Qualifications

LL.B, 1994, Trinity College, Dublin
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland, 1997
Member of the UK Chartered Institute of Taxation, 1999
Law Society of England and Wales (non-practicing), 1998
Irish Debt Securities Association, Member of Executive Council and Chair of Taxes Committee
Irish Funds Industry Association, Member of Taxes Committee

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