Claire Waters is a Tax Director in KPMG Ireland’s aviation finance practice, the largest transaction advisory firm in the global aviation finance market. Claire has been a key member of the KPMG Ireland Aviation Finance Tax team since joining the firm in 2011, advising a diverse range of Irish and internationally headquartered aviation lessors and asset managers. She is well known across the aviation industry in her capacity as a senior tax advisor, as well as a regular speaker, panellist and chair at industry events and conferences. Claire was awarded “Highly Commended” in the Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Class of 2023.