Title
Partner -
Tax
Office
Dublin
Experience
Bernard joined Grant Thornton in 2003 from a large Dublin law firm, where he was a tax partner. During his time there he was involved in tax structuring of acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, MBO's and public to private transactions. Previously he worked in the tax departments of two Big Four firms.
Bernard has considerable experience in international corporate tax structuring including intellectual property exploitation, financing structures and international reorganisations/reconstructions.
Sector experience
He has particular experience in dealing with inward investment projects into Ireland advising on withholding taxes, tax treaties, permanent establishment issues, R & D tax credits and the availability of an IP deduction.
Professional qualifications and memberships
He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) and a member of the Irish Taxation Institute (AITI). He obtained first place in Ireland in his finals.
Professional affiliations and memberships
Bernard was appointed President of the Irish Taxation Institute (ITI) in September 2011.