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Matheson LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : Ireland

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Matheson LLP

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Provided by Matheson LLP

Our dedicated FDI team across the International Business and Tax practice areas have extensive experience in the legal issues involved in establishing an International business in Ireland.

International Business Legal Services

Inward Investment

The group draws on its experience of working on transactions internationally and provides an integrated and client-orientated service from inception through to completion.

Corporate Reorganisations

The group’s corporate reorganisation practice has developed a stellar reputation in the Irish market, in particular in the context of advising multinational companies and international law firms on the complex legal and commercial issues that arise when global companies integrate, consolidate or restructure their international business operations.

Strategic Corporate Governance Advice

The group works with businesses across various sectors to navigate challenges effectively and offers tailored solutions for managing governance risks. The group’s lawyers combine in-depth regulatory knowledge with extensive industry experience to help businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.

Premium Corporate Compliance and Company Secretarial Services

The provision of company secretarial services to international clients is undertaken by dedicated company secretary professionals who work alongside corporate lawyers in the group.

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International Capabilities - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Matheson is a leading firm in the Irish market for a range of practice areas. The law firm frequently provides counsel on Irish elements of major international transactions, which sees it working particularly closely with US clients and law firms. Matheson has focused its global outreach on the USA, supporting international mandates from offices located in Palo Alto, New York and San Francisco, and is frequently engaged by US companies establishing a base in Ireland.

The law firm shows particular aptitude for complex international tax issues and has a good track record of advising in a cross-border context across areas such as capital markets, investment fund structuring, finance and M&A. The law firm's employment team has also frequently been picked out for its advice to US companies that are seeking an understanding of the Irish employment law framework.

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Strengths

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  • Matheson's team is business practical, responsive, prompt, and has an understanding of a unified international approach.

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  • Matheson have a deep knowledge of the Irish market and an awareness of the impact of international trends in the specific sectors their clients operate in.

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  • In an international world, even where matters involve multi-geographies, Matheson will provide a complete picture based on experience and will also engage their network to provide a complete approach.

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