State paid out 3.5m to William Fry for legal advice in the Apple tax case
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The article outlines the substantial legal fees associated with the prolonged Apple tax case, totaling €10.176 million over a span of 12 years. Dublin law firm William Fry emerged as the largest recipient, earning €3.5 million, primarily around the years when challenges to the EU ruling were underway. Notably, barrister Philip Baker KC was the highest individual earner at €820,000, while former attorney general Paul Gallagher SC accumulated nearly €788,000 in fees. The breakdown highlights the extensive involvement of multiple legal advisors, some of whom later ascended to judicial positions.
Dublin-based solicitors' firm William Fry was the largest beneficiary, earning €3.5m for legal advice on the Apple tax case in 2017 and 2018.
British barrister Philip Baker KC earned €820,000, making him the highest individual earner from the legal fees breakdown related to the Apple tax case.
Paul Gallagher SC, former attorney general, accumulated almost €788,000 in fees, advising on the Apple tax case before and after his term as AG.
The total legal fees for the Apple tax case were €10.176m over 12 years, revealing significant costs associated with the prolonged legal battle.
Read at Irish Independent
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