WEALTH October 31, 2025 0 Comments

Why Jonathan Ginnelly’s New Role at Crowe Ireland Could Flip the Private Client Tax Game on Its Head

Ever wonder who you’d trust to navigate the labyrinth of private client taxes and family wealth? Well, Crowe Ireland just upped the ante by bringing Jonathan Ginnelly on board as their new tax partner, and let me tell you—this move isn’t just a reshuffle. With over 17 years of hands-on wizardry in domestic and cross-border taxation, succession planning, and governance for family-run businesses, Ginnelly carries the kind of seasoned expertise that high-net-worth individuals dream about. Now, what’s fascinating here isn’t just the depth of his experience but Crowe’s dedicated push to sharpen their tax practice amidst a market that’s anything but static. It’s a bold play to ensure clients not only keep their assets but grow them smartly through tailored, strategic governance—think family charters and shareholder agreements that stand the test of time. If there was ever a moment to rethink how tax advisory can fuel long-term wealth preservation, this is it—and Crowe’s doubling down on talent to make sure they lead the charge. Care to dive deeper into how this stacked team is rewriting the rules of private client service? LEARN MORE.

Accountancy and business advisory firm Crowe Ireland has appointed Jonathan Ginnelly as tax partner to lead its private client tax offering.

Ginnelly brings a wealth of experience in family wealth consulting and private client services, having spent over a decade specialising in this area with leading professional services firms.

The appointment is part of Crowe’s investment in its tax practice and its efforts to build specialist teams to meet the evolving needs of clients and the market.

With over 17 years of experience, Ginnelly brings deep expertise in personal taxation both domestic and cross-border, succession planning, advising professional practices and governance for family-owned businesses.

He specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals on complex estate and tax matters.

His work includes implementing long-term governance structures such as family charters and shareholder agreements to support the preservation and transition of family assets.

Naoise Cosgrove, managing partner at Crowe Ireland, said, “We are delighted to welcome Jonathan to the partnership. His deep expertise in private client tax and family wealth consulting will significantly enhance our service offering to high-net-worth individuals and their families.

“Jonathan’s appointment reflects our commitment to investing in talent and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients.”

Grayson Buckley, head of taxation at Crowe Ireland, said: “Jonathan’s appointment is an exciting development for our tax team and our clients.

“His experience and client-focused approach will further strengthen our ability to deliver tailored solutions to individuals and families with complex tax needs.

“We look forward to working with Jonathan as we continue to grow our private client services.”

Commenting on his appointment, Ginnelly said: “I am delighted to join Crowe to lead the Private Clients practice and look forward to working with colleagues across the firm and the Crowe Global network to enhance and grow the firm’s private client services.

Jonathan Ginnelly — Naoise Cosgrove, managing partner at Crowe Ireland

“Crowe’s focus on building long-term client relationships together with an ambitious plan for growth in the coming years combine to make the firm an exciting place to work.

“I look forward to contributing to the firm’s growth in the years to come and building on the strong foundations already in place in the Private Clients practice.”

Photo: (l-r) Naoise Cosgrove, Jonathan Ginnelly and Grayson Buckley. (Pic: Supplied)