Mr Hogan joined Matheson as a trainee solicitor in 2000 and heads up the largest tax practice in the Irish legal market, representing international businesses and financial institutions operating in and from Ireland.

Matheson chairperson, Paddy Spicer, said: “I would like to wholeheartedly congratulate Shane on his appointment as managing partner of Matheson. Throughout his career Shane has built trusted relationships across the firm and with clients, while helping to drive growth and innovation. We have a proud legacy and an unrivalled reputation built over more than 200 years.  We are ambitious for the future, and I know Shane will provide the experienced leadership, energy and strategic vision needed for the next chapter of our success.”

Mr Hogan, said: “Having started in Matheson as a trainee, it is a particular privilege to be appointed Managing Partner. I am grateful for the confidence that my fellow partners have placed in me, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the firm as we build on our strong foundations and continue to deliver sustainable growth.

“The strength of Matheson has always been its people, its culture and its unwavering focus on clients.  I am excited about the opportunities ahead and I look forward to working with our partners and teams to ensure we continue to set the standard for excellence in our profession and to create lasting value for our clients.”