Lee Squires

Mr Squires, previously head of indirect tax at a global law firm in London and head of the indirect tax team at a large advisory firm in Ireland, brings over 15 years’ experience in Ireland and the UK.

A qualified solicitor in Ireland, England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, he advises private and public sector organisations, international corporations and financial institutions on their VAT, customs duty and indirect tax issues across a range of sectors, including real estate, construction, financial services, investment management, technology, healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing.

He has extensive experience advising on stamp duty matters, customs duty and international trade issues, relevant contracts tax, and disputes and litigation with the Revenue authorities. He also has significant expertise advising clients on the implications of Brexit for their cross-border trade, where he is ideally placed to provide insight from both an Irish and UK perspective.

Anthony Smyth, head of tax at ByrneWallace, said: “Lee’s appointment reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to deliver a best-in-class service to our clients. With his considerable experience and reputation as a strategic adviser, Lee will be a valuable addition, further strengthening and enhancing our extensive tax offering.”

Managing partner Feargal Brennan said: “As a full service law firm, ByrneWallace is committed to delivering excellence by recruiting, investing in and developing the very best people.

“Providing a cross-departmental solution, Lee will work collaboratively with his colleagues across the firm, ensuring that ByrneWallace continues to deliver a comprehensive and fully integrated tax and legal service on domestic and international client transactions.”

Mr Smyth added: “Along with the rest of the team, I am delighted to welcome Lee to ByrneWallace and look forward to working with him as we continue to grow and build upon our commitment of providing expert tax and legal advice to our clients.”