The awards, which are in their 15th year, celebrate the best tax and transfer pricing work in legal and accountancy firms across the EMEA region in the last 12 months. Firms and in-house teams across 26 countries participated in the awards.

William Fry was awarded Ireland Tax Firm of the Year, as well as “Impact Deal of the Year” for its advice on the Linde-Praxair $90 billion merger which created the single largest player in the global industrial gases business.

William Fry Tax Advisors brings together tax lawyers, accountants and consultants in one team, which works with domestic and international corporations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts and high net worth individuals. William Fry is also the Irish member firm of Taxand, the world’s largest independent tax organisation officering practical, expert-led advice in 50 countries.

Bryan Bourke, managing partner at William Fry, said: “We are delighted to have won two awards at this prestigious ceremony.  Our Tax practice prides itself on its expertise and experience. 2018 was another strong year for the team with a significant number of standout transactions and cases and we are delighted that it has been recognised in these awards.”