Matheson has launched Matheson In the Loop, a new podcast series bringing together leading voices from business, technology, academia and public policy to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of organisations in an increasingly digital world.
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Matheson is advising Wittington Investments Ltd, the holding company of the Weston family, alongside Skadden (London), on its agreement to acquire the health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain, The Boots Group (Boots) from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family with a deal value of close to $9
Last week Matheson’s Cork office welcomed Transition Year (TY) students from St Aidan’s Community College for the second year of the Cork-based TY Programme.
Matheson LLP has announced the appointment of partner, Gerry Thornton, as head of tax. He succeeds Shane Hogan, who was recently appointed as managing partner of the firm. Mr Thornton has been a partner in Matheson's tax department since 2011. He advises on all aspects of corporate tax, and his prac
Matheson, in association with Trinity College Dublin (TCD), is pleased to announce that TCD law student, Ellias Taye, has been awarded the 2026 Matheson Cara Scholarship. Named in memory of the late Cara O'Hagan, a former partner at Matheson, the scholarship aims to support students who may face bar
Matheson has been named Ireland Tax Disputes Firm of the Year at the 22nd annual International Tax Review (ITR) Europe Awards 2026. In addition, Catherine Galvin, head of partnership tax matters, has been inducted into the Women in Tax Leaders Hall of Fame. Commenting, Shane Hogan, managing pa
Matheson has advised residential and commercial developer Castlethorn on its joint venture with Avenue Capital.
Matheson has advised Scandi Standard on its proposed acquisition of Glenhaven Foods, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Matheson’s soccer team are celebrating victory in the Dublin Solicitor’s Bar Association (DSBA) League Cup.
Matheson LLP is has announced the appointment of Shane Hogan, partner and head of tax, as managing partner. Mr Hogan succeeds Darren Maher, who has resigned after 23 years with the firm. Mr Hogan joined Matheson as a trainee solicitor in 2000 and heads up the largest tax practice in the Irish
Matheson has announced a new partnership with Sample-Studios, one of Ireland’s largest artist studio organisations, becoming a digital art partner as part of the firm’s Impactful Business Programme. The partnership will support the development of digital art in Ireland through a programm
Matheson has been ranked number one in The Lawyer EMEA European 100 2026, topping the list of the continent’s leading independent law firms. This year’s ranking introduces a revised methodology, assessing firms across a broader set of measures including growth, productivity and the stren
Matheson has been named Ireland Firm of the Year at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2026, marking the third consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. In addition, Jenny Keenan, senior associate in Matheson’s corporate group, was honoured with the Rising Star – Corpor
Ten years on from the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, a clearer but still incomplete picture is emerging. The Ireland–UK relationship has entered a more stable phase, while EU–UK engagement is advancing more gradually, with a number of substantive issues still to be reso
Matheson LLP has announced details of its newly expanded energy, infrastructure and construction (EIC) group, which brings together the firm’s leading energy, natural resources, utilities, projects, infrastructure, construction and engineering practice areas into a single group. Led by partner

