Saffery Ireland was named Advisory Team of the Year at the 2025 Irish Accountancy Awards, recognising the firm’s pivotal role in supporting Ireland’s creative industries through its expertise in film and television financing.

Led by partners John Gleeson and Sinéad McHugh, Saffery has built a strong reputation for navigating Ireland’s Section 481 tax incentive, a key driver of growth and international investment in the screen sector.

The submission highlighted Saffery’s financial and tax advisory work on Small Things Like These, which achieved $10.6 million in global box office revenue.

The judges praised the firm’s ability to transform complex financial structures into meaningful outcomes, enabling creative projects to thrive while ensuring economic value.

Their approach demonstrated a balance of strategic insight, technical precision, and cultural understanding, qualities that continue to define Saffery’s contribution to Ireland’s creative economy.

The judges commended the firm’s “clarity, relevance, and deep sector expertise,” noting how the entry showcased both a specific project’s success and Saffery’s wider impact across the industry.

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