Matheson LLP has a major market share with advice to some 1,200 Irish-domiciled funds, representing seven of the top ten promoters of Irish funds and eight of the top ten US asset managers. The firm is also committed to advising smaller and start-up managers. It has been a dominant force in the ILP sector over the last few years thanks to its dedication to the private funds segment and has advised on the first ELTIFs authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. It remains noted for its extensive record in the ESG and sustainability sector. Tara Doyle continues to impress in ESG-related matters and ILPs. Dualta Counihan has wide-ranging experience, including ICAV and ILP vehicles. Shay Lydon, Philip Lovegrove and Michelle Ridge are also prominent names. Oisin McClenaghan has left the firm.
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‘Dualta Counihan and Michelle Ridge have been excellent. Top expertise and service. Efficient and capable.’
‘Barry O'Connor is an excellent and trusted lawyer who we have known and used for years, with a very strong blend of technical and commercial know-how. ’
‘Dualta Counihan - exceptional technical and market knowledge. Dualta always grasps the commercial drivers of any transaction, however complex, and is able to quickly come up with a practical and cost effective solution. Dualta is one of the best funds lawyers in the market.'
- 'Anthony Gaskin - highly response and commercially focused. Good technically.’
‘Liam Collins - five stars - kind, commercial, understanding.’
‘Matheson strike the right balance between being technically strong, whilst understanding the broader market, and therefore providing commercially appropriate guidance. The team we work with understand our business model and strategy, and therefore are efficient and direct with their guidance. ’
‘Anthony Gaskin is the main partner that we work with. Anthony is a very effective lawyer, who provides practical and commercially adept guidance. Anthony is also aware of the importance of building trust and relationships and is recognised across our global platform as a trustworthy strong lawyer. ’
‘Tara Doyle - most knowledgeable and quick thinking lawyer I have ever met. Donal O'Byrne - unbelievably hard working and caring about his clients.’
Key clients
- Goldman Sachs
- BlackRock
- Morgan Stanley
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Amundi
- JP Morgan
- HPS Partners
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Invesco
- Man Group
Work highlights
- Advised PGIM Private Capital on the establishment of the first ELTIFs in Ireland.
- Advised ICP on the establishment of two ILPs under the new Irish ILP regime which have targets to accelerate net zero energy transition and contributing to climate change mitigation.
- Advised on the establishment of the Global Sustainable Food and Biodiversity Fund.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Tara Doyle
Other key lawyers
Dualta Counihan; Shay Lydon; Philip Lovegrove; Michelle Ridge; Liam Collins; Barry O’Connor; Donal O’Byrne; Anthony Gaskin; Eunan Hession; Shane Kennedy