Mergermarket table also shows Matheson has advised on more M&A transactions than any Irish firm over the past two years
Matheson LLP has been ranked as the top Irish law firm for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) by deal volume during 2022* by leading publication, Mergermarket. The firm advised on 44 deals valued at over $2.1 billion.
This is the second consecutive year in which Matheson has been the top ranked Irish firm in the Mergermarket rankings, by volume.
| RANK | LAW FIRM | NO OF DEALS |
| 1 | Matheson | 44 |
| 2 | A&L Goodbody | 43 |
| 3 | Arthur Cox | 39 |
| 4 | William Fry | 37 |
| 5 | Eversheds Sutherland | 29 |
David Fitzgibbon, partner in Matheson's Corporate M&A department, said; "Matheson's ranking at the top of the Mergermarket table for 2022, following on from our number 1 ranking in 2021, is a reflection of the strength and depth of our Corporate M&A team. We are particularly grateful to our clients and our hard working, ambitious team of lawyers and business support functions."
2022 was a significant year for Matheson and for its 170-strong Corporate team, with a continued significant investment in new partner hires and promotions. The Corporate team now consists of 37 partners and over 120 lawyers and has more lawyers ranked by Chambers & Partners than any other Irish law firm.
*Figures correct as at 16 January 2023.
