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Matheson LLP

Financial Services Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland

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Matheson LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services Regulatory - Ireland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Matheson LLP has a strong track record of working on both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters. The firm supports financial institutions in their communication with the central bank, as well as assisting with the compliance aspects of corporate restructurings and business transfers. In addition, the regulatory investigations practice handles a broad array of disputes and administrative sanctions procedures brought by the authorities. The firm has notable expertise in financial services regulatory topics in the insurance sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Matheson LLP acted for Lockton Re Capital Markets on its application for authorisation to establish a MiFID investment fund in Ireland.

Strengths

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  • The team is available and personable, has good client-handling skills and a "relationship-first" approach.

    Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

  • What makes the firm stand out is its willingness to get to know and understand its clients and the availability to discuss matters in tight timeframes.

    Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Matheson's defining strengths are the breadth of its expertise, its scale and market involvement, its knowledge of policymakers and the firm's ability to interact with them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Karen Reynolds
    Karen Reynolds

    Karen Reynolds

    Karen Reynolds possesses significant experience representing clients in regulatory investigations and administrative sanctions procedures by the central bank. She is particularly active in insurance-related areas.

    • Karen is a critical thinker and highly effective communicator.

      Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Karen is very personable and responsive.

      Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope
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  • Ian O'Mara
    Ian O'Mara

    Ian O'Mara

    Ian O'Mara acts for FinTech clients on emoney and PSD2 related issues. He also assists with crypto-related queries.

    • Ian is responsive, very commercial in his advice, bright and a real pleasure to work with. He goes the extra mile for clients.

      Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Ian is very good, a young partner and solid operator.

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