Donegal man Kevin Devenney has been appointed as a new tax partner at Grant Thornton Ireland.
Devenney, from Newtowncunningham, is one of six new partners announced today across several business units as the firm continues to grow in line with client demands
Devenney specialises in the provision of indirect tax services to domestic and multinational organisations. He has more than 15 years’ experience delivering advice to clients on complex indirect tax matters, particularly in the areas of property, financial services and assisting multinationals meet their multi-jurisdictional obligations.
He regularly represents businesses interacting with the Irish tax authorities and facilitates the resolution of tax audits and disputes.
Kevin was previously co-author of VAT on Property, the leading text on Irish VAT on Property, published by the Irish Taxation Institute.
The five other partners are Ann Marie Costello, Sarah Meredith, Shane O’Neill, Trevor McCarron & Padraig Ryan.
Grant Thornton Ireland currently employs over 2,500 people across seven locations in Ireland, and has a presence in Bermuda, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man.
Speaking on the appointment of the six new partners, Managing Partner at Grant Thornton Ireland, Michael McAteer said, “These new partner appointments show our commitment to promoting talent and empowering our people to achieve their ambitions. They also reflect and build on our plans for the continued growth of our firm, in line with the needs of our clients.’
‘Given the economic situation as we head into 2023, there are several challenges facing Irish businesses, including the increasing costs of doing business and inflation, an evolving global tax landscape, technological disruption, the impacts of climate change and Brexit. Grant Thornton is ready to support Irish businesses in overcoming these obstacles, to build resilience and effectively manage risks so they can continue to thrive.”
