As the estate planning requirements of the ultra-high-net-worth have grown more complex, one of the most traditional vehicles still provides effective wealth transfer across generations.

Estate planning is a critical component for high-net-worth individuals looking to secure their assets for future generations while minimizing tax liabilities and protecting wealth from potential risks.

Matheson partner John Gill and associate Allison Dey co-authored the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client 2016.

The Irish Constitution provides that justice must be heard in public.

The Irish Government has committed to introducing legislation on assisted human reproduction, surrogacy and gamete donation following the Supreme Court decision on surrogacy, which was delivered in November 2014.

Private Client partner, John Gill and Private Client senior associate, Maeve Lochrie provide an overview to private client law in Ireland.

From 11 December 2017 individuals and organisations that have regular access to or contact with children will need to have certain policies and procedures in place to comply with the Children First Act 2015.

In Goodbody Stockbrokers v Allied Irish Banks and Patterson Goodbody stockbrokers sought to resolve a situation where it was facing competing claims for a share portfolio account it held.

A recent High Court decision of Mr Justin Allen on 14 January 2020 in the matter of A.D.M Mersey Plc v Bergin and Another provides clarity on the effect of a voluntary severance of a joint tenancy

When family members run a business together – whether as partners or shareholders in a family company – a critical question is, what should happen in the unfortunate circumstances...

Matheson's Private Client Department regularly advise the owners of family businesses through different phases of their lives and assist them in meeting the challenges that may arise.

The Private Client practice area at Matheson Ormsby Prentice has seen a consistent increase over the past number of years in the number of enquiries in relation to challenging Wills.

It is increasingly common to find Irish assets held in a UK domiciled person's estate. This is not surprising given the close proximity between Ireland and the UK, as well as the development of Dublin ...

All divorces involve decisions and choices such as which financial/legal and/or medical professionals to use and how to utilise their help. These decisions can powerfully affect whether a divorce moves forward smoothly or not. Some couples resolve all their divorce issues without any professional assistance whatsoever. More frequently, some couples engage in drawn out courtroom battles, which drains the family’s emotional and financial resources, are destructive to relationships and can take con

June is the month of Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. There has been a lot of change in the last few decades concerning LGBTQIA+ rights. We, from the D&I committee in FOD...