Ailish Finnerty is a tax partner and the Chair of Arthur Cox. She trained with the firm and was promoted to partner in 2008. She specialises in corporate tax with a focus on tax planning for international clients, particularly US-based clients doing business in and from Ireland. She is a member of the firm's Policy Committee and is ranked as a leading practitioner by Chambers Europe and Legal 500, where she is noted for her work on cross-border tax matters and her involvement in major gambling industry transactions. She also spent a period in Arthur Cox's New York office, gaining a unique client perspective. She became Chair of the firm on 31 March 2025, succeeding Orla O'Connor.
Finnerty has advised major gambling operators such as Flutter Entertainment plc on cross-border iGaming acquisitions, including the acquisition of NSX Group, a Brazilian sports betting and iGaming group. She is a key figure in Arthur Cox's Betting and Gaming practice, which serves clients in the iGaming and gambling sectors.
As Chair, she leads the firm's strategic direction. Her expertise in corporate tax, particularly for US clients, has made her a sought-after adviser in the iGaming industry. She is recognised by peer reviews as a leading practitioner in tax law.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Cox | Chair | – present |