Senior Appointment of Douglas Sadleir to FitzGerald Solicitors

Senior Appointment of Douglas Sadleir to FitzGerald Solicitors

21 March 2014

FitzGerald Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Solicitor, Chartered Tax Adviser and Notary Public, Douglas Sadleir to the firm.

Mr Sadleir brings to the firm a wealth of experience and expertise in the areas of taxation and commercial law. Having trained in general practice at SLP Solicitors, in property, probate and litigation, Mr Sadleir moved to specialise in tax at Grant Thornton, Dublin, and subsequently in the area of tax and commercial law at a leading Cork practice from 2007 to 2013.

Following qualification as a solicitor in 2005, Mr Sadleir completed the AITI, Ireland’s leading tax qualification, and he currently lectures the Institute of Taxation Part 3 Professional Advice, Tax Audits and Ethics module.  He previously lectured on the Tax and Estate Planning module for the Institute of Bankers.  He has also tutored and lectured for the Law Society of Ireland. As former winner of the International Negotiations Competition in Calgary, Canada, Mr Sadleir has been a frequent judge of the Irish student negotiations competition. 

FitzGerald Solicitors is a firm of considerable repute in a variety of areas, including commercial law, property, banking, recovery, family law, child law, employment law and litigation. This latest appointment considerably strengthens and expands the range of services available to their clients.

Mr Sadleir will specialise in the area of taxation and advise clients on commercial restructuring, business acquisitions, probate, and succession planning; Mr Sadleir also has a depth of experience in incorporating sole trades and partnerships particularly in the areas of professional services and the agri sector.

Speaking of the appointment, Noel Doherty, Managing Partner at FitzGerald Solicitors said “We are delighted that a solicitor of Douglas’ stature has joined our team and we look forward to working alongside him in what will be a very exciting development for our firm. The addition of Douglas to our team will enable us to provide a more extensive offering to our clients. Douglas brings with him invaluable specialist knowledge and experience.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Sadleir said “I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the progressive team at FitzGerald Solicitors. I look forward to making my contribution to the high standards and broad range of services already provided by the firm.”

FitzGerald Solicitors is based at 6 Lapps Quay, Cork, and represents clients throughout Munster and across Ireland. For more information see www.fitzsols.com.