Declan Lavelle joins to lead A&M‘s Irish Tax Practice with Financial Services & Pharmaceuticals industry notable David Smyth 

DUBLIN – 15 April 2026 – Alvarez & Marsal Tax, part of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has appointed David Smyth and Declan Lavelle as Managing Directors—naming Lavelle as the Ireland Tax practice leader—to strengthen its European tax capabilities and establish leadership for its new Ireland tax practice. 

“Dublin is a global hub for a cluster of key sectors including life sciences, technology, financial and professional services, and as the only English-speaking common-law country in the Eurozone, Ireland is seeing growing demand for tax restructuring and advisory services,” said Ernesto “Ernie” Perez, Global Practice Leader of A&M Tax.

The hires underscore A&M’s commitment to Ireland and its strategy to build a market-leading team in Dublin since it first opened an office there in 2025.

Lavelle joins A&M from DLA Piper where he was a Tax Partner and previously worked at William Fry and Deloitte specializing in corporate and international tax matters. He advises private equity firms and multinational groups on M&A and international tax structuring. 

Smyth joins from Ernst & Young (EY) where he was a Tax Partner specializing in Financial Services and the Pharmaceuticals sector, having served for over 39 years with the firm. During his tenure at EY, he advised a broad range of clients, including major Irish companies and multinational groups on their international tax affairs. 

“David and Declan join at a pivotal time as we expand our tax practice into Ireland alongside broader growth across the firm in the market,” said Marvin Rust, Managing Director and Head of A&M Tax EMEA. “Dublin is a strategic hub for global tax services, and establishing a strong local presence is critical. Their deep local experience makes them the right leaders to grow our business in Ireland.”

A&M Tax’s expansion into Ireland follows the recent launch of a dedicated Transfer Pricing and Pillar Two advisory offering in Saudi Arabia and a new financial services industry practice in the UAE.

About Alvarez & Marsal  

Founded in 1983, Alvarez & Marsal is a leading global professional services firm. Renowned for its leadership, action, and results, Alvarez & Marsal provides advisory, business performance improvement, and turnaround management services, delivering practical solutions to address clients' unique challenges. With a worldwide network of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators, and industry authorities, Alvarez & Marsal helps corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms, and government agencies drive transformation, mitigate risk, and unlock value at every stage of growth. 

About Alvarez & Marsal Tax  

Alvarez & Marsal Tax, part of Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm, is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M's commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has a global presence in major metropolitan markets throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. 

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CONTACT:       Jen Hemmerdinger, Global Public Relations Director, Alvarez & Marsal, jhemmerdinger@alvarezandmarsal.com