André Vermeulen

Legal Director

Languages spoken
English | Afrikaans

About André

André Vermeulen leads the Tax Strategy & Benefits Practice at the firm’s Dublin office. He advises multinational corporations and large domestic businesses on a broad spectrum of Irish corporate tax matters, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, inbound investment and private equity transactions.

André has extensive experience in transaction structuring, due diligence (both buy-side and vendor-side), multijurisdictional engagements, and advising on tax aspects of share purchase agreements and tax deeds. His practice also covers tax dispute resolution, Irish stamp duty, and VAT on transactions. His pragmatic and commercially attuned advice makes him a valued strategic partner in complex transactions.

Experience

  • Acted as adviser to a major American multinational technology company in establishing a €12 billion joint venture in Ireland.
  • Advised on the acquisition of the Institute of Education by a UK-based client.
  • Advised on the formation and structuring of multiple investment fund vehicles.
  • Provided Irish tax advice in relation to the assignment of multiple commercial leases by a technology company headquartered in Dublin.
  • Advised private equity clients on the acquisition of multiple Irish asset portfolios.

Credentials

Education
  • University of Pretoria, LL.M., 2014
  • University of Pretoria, B.Comm., (Hons), Financial Management, 2008
  • University of Pretoria, LL.B., 2007
  • University of Pretoria, B.Comm., Law, 2005
Admissions
  • South Africa, 2012
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Chartered Tax Adviser, Irish Tax Institute, 2017

Recognitions

  • Recognised as a Rising Star in International Tax Review 2024
  • Winner of the International Tax Review 2024 Rising Star in Tax Award

Expertise