The Dungiven company has a GAA link
Inspired Corporate Advisory, based in Dungiven, has now been acquired by tax services and software provider, Ryan. Inspired’s team includes former Tyrone GAA player, Colum Kavanagh Photo: Stock image/Getty
Former Tyrone GAA player Colm Cavanagh during his playing career in 2018. The tax advisory firm he works for has now been acquired by a global business
A tax advisory firm in Co Londonderry has been taken over by a global firm headquartered in Texas.
Inspired Corporate Advisory, based in Dungiven, has now been acquired by tax services and software provider, Ryan.
The team at Inspired includes partners Eugene O’Neill and Michael Heinicke, now principals at Ryan.
And 16 other members of the team will also join the team at Ryan, including Colm Cavanagh, a former Tyrone GAA footballer.
The deal means Ryan will now add two new offices in Holywood and Dungiven.
Former Tyrone GAA player Colm Cavanagh during his playing career in 2018. The tax advisory firm he works for has now been acquired by a global business
Inspired Corporate Advisory was founded in 2020 as a tax advisory and compliance services firm specialising in research and development (R&D), capital allowances, and patent box incentives.
Its acquisition will expand Ryan’s regional capabilities and add specialisms in engineering, construction, and building supply sectors.
Tom Shave, president, European and Asia-Pacific operations, said: “As one of Northern Ireland’s only dedicated tax firms, Inspired is well aligned to Ryan’s commitment to providing bespoke client services focused on business taxes.
“This acquisition strengthens our growth strategy as, together, we look to expand our presence in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.”
Mr O’Neill added: “As a global firm, Ryan’s focused commitment to providing strategic tax solutions with local expertise backed by extensive technology is tremendously beneficial for our clients.
“Ryan’s results-based approach to client service, wherever they operate in the world, offers the best platform to grow Inspired and maximize tax savings for our clients.”
Ryan employs more than 5,900 professionals and associates serving over 77,000 clients in more than 80 countries. Many of its clients are prominent Global 5000 companies.
