Tax Bar Association Annual Conference 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Tax Bar Committee Annual Conference 2025 on Thursday, 20th November at the DDRC, Distillery Building. We were delighted to welcome members of the Bar, Revenue Commissioners, Tax Commissioners, and leading practitioners for an afternoon of expert insights and discussion.

The conference began with a welcome address and continued with Juliana Quaney, Revenue Solicitor, who shared key updates from Revenue and recent developments impacting tax litigation, followed by James Burke SC on strategic considerations in tax disputes and advocacy.

Our first panel, Update on Recent Case Law, featured Olivia Long (Matheson), Kelley Smith SC, Gráinne Duggan SC, and Nichola Delaney BL, who explored recent judgments and their implications for tax practitioners.

Fintan Clancy (Arthur Cox) then discussed emerging trends in corporate tax litigation before a short tea and coffee break. The second half of the programme included Ciaran Ramsay SC, offering practical insights on managing complex tax cases, and Panel 2: General Litigation Update with Paul Gallagher SC, Alison Keirse SC, Jeananne McGovern SC, and Lorna Gallagher BL, examining broader litigation developments and lessons for tax-related disputes.

To conclude, Marie-Claire Maney, Chairperson of the Tax Appeal Commission, provided an update from the Commission and shared her outlook for the future. The day wrapped up with an engaging Q&A session and a networking reception with canapés and drinks in The Sheds.