Expertise
“Winner, 10 Deals of the Year in M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Loans and Financing, Financial Services and Aviation Finance”
Finance Dublin Awards 2022
We are consistently ranked as a leading finance and capital markets law firm in Ireland. Our Finance and Capital Markets team consists of more than 50 lawyers and advises financial institutions and corporations involved in arranging and executing all forms of finance and capital markets transactions in Ireland. We act for all of the major Irish banks and financial institutions, corporate borrowers and many of the world's leading international banks, investment managers and investment funds, securities and derivatives trading houses, broker dealers, insurance companies, alternative finance providers, supranational organisations, rating agencies, trustees and other financial services firms in relation to their lending, borrowing, finance and capital markets transactions and arrangements. We are actively involved in, and hold representative positions on, numerous industry organisations and trade bodies and have been instrumental in proposing, drafting and advising on many changes to finance and capital markets legislation in Ireland. We are often involved in innovative and cutting-edge transactions in Ireland, from advising on market-leading loan sales transactions, bond issues and syndicated loans, to the establishment of the first Irish repackaging platforms, to advising on the first Sukuk bond issued under Irish tax law, to advising on Europe’s first marketplace lending securitisation. We were the first Irish law firm to win the European Financial Services Tax Deal of the Year as awarded by the International Tax Review.
Our Team
Our dedicated team comprises over 50 finance professionals in total, led by 19 partners.
- Alan Bunbury
- Alma Campion
- Paul Carroll
- Maireadh Dale
- Christian Donagh
- William Foot
- Turlough Galvin
- Stephen Gardiner
- Ruth Hunter
- Alan Keating
- Richard Kelly
- Stuart Kennedy
- Vincent McConnon
- Rory McPhillips
- Yvonne McWeeney
- Patrick Molloy
- David O'Mahony
- Daniel Peart
- William Prentice
"Matheson is a highly collegiate firm with a strong client-focused ethos. They have impressed me with their approach to client management generally, making clients feel valued. They have wide breadth of talent and expertise."
Banking and Finance: The Legal 500 2023
"With Matheson the simple things are always done to an exceptional standard. Partner availability and responsiveness were in excess of expectations, while both Partners and Associates demonstrated significant levels of expertise to assist in documenting a complex transaction. They are never afraid to give an opinion and their insight formed a crucial part of our credit process for a particularly challenging transaction. Specific standout individuals referenced include Donal O’Donovan and Finnbahr Boyle".
Banking and Finance: The Legal 500 2023
"Matheson have the strongest team in Banking & Finance in Ireland. They have experience and depth across all areas and are always able to add value to a transaction."
Banking and Finance: The Legal 500 2023
"Their international network and knowledge of global banking markets is vital for us when we are dealing with international borrowers / sponsors."
Banking and Finance: The Legal 500 2023
"The team at Matheson are excellent. Partners are always available and very responsive. Senior partners can call on their extensive experience to cut to the main issues."
Banking and Finance: The Legal 500 2023
"Excellent product / structure knowledge particularly in my sector. Up to speed with all innovations in the market."
Banking and Finance: The Legal 500 2023
"Proactive approach, practical solutions, fast response times. "
IFLR1000 2022
"Experts in Irish law, practical approach to problem-solving and proactive in advising their clients."
IFLR1000 2022
"Expertise – the firm's finance and capital markets team are leading Irish law experts on securitisation and structured finance and consistently provide clear advice on all transactions. Responsiveness – the team are unrivalled in terms of their response times. They are always available for calls."
IFLR1000 2022
“Exceptionally strong client focus, innovative and broad experience.”
The Legal 500 2022
“They provided quick and constructive solutions to the issues that arose.”
IFLR1000 2021
“Very responsive banking team headed by Patrick Molloy. Very commercial and break down complex issues.”
IFLR1000 2021
“They understood the regulatory framework very well and we are able to provide a solution.”
IFLR1000 2021
“Consistently excellent partner led service. Acting on specific transactions but always with our broader organizational structure in mind.”
IFLR1000 2021
"Strong relationships with their clients and good commercial acumen when drafting transactional documents".
The Legal 500 2021
"Matheson’s finance and capital markets team delivers excellent advice, consistently provides responses and advice within short timeframes and is always at hand to answer any query. The team is focused on delivering effective solutions and
has excellent technical and industry knowledge".
The Legal 500 2021
"Easy to work with, super responsive and practical".
Chambers Europe 2021
"A great balance of legal knowledge and commercial focus".
Chambers Europe 2021
"The team stand out for their knowledge of the Irish market and commercial outlook when dealing with banks”.
Banking and Finance: Legal 500 2020
"They know our business well and have good turnaround times".
Banking and Finance: Legal 500 2020
‘”In-depth knowledge of the local market‘”.
Banking and Finance: Legal 500 2020
"Commercial, accurate, quick turn around and willing to give an opinion."
IFLR1000 2020
"Commercially focused team that work in a collaborative way."
IFLR1000 2020
"Efficient, helpful,
knowledgeable and exceptionally reliable."
IFLR1000 2020
"Outstanding service. Strong sector knowledge and commercial approach."
IFLR1000 2020
"Very commercial firm with emphasis
on client relationships."
IFLR1000 2020
"They are fantastic at getting the deal done and leading negotiations. They are very good at coming up with innovative solutions in commercial negotiations."
Chambers Europe 2019
Matheson have "always been efficient in dealing with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions".
Banking and Financial Services: Chambers Europe 2019
Matheson is “at the top of the top five” firms in this field.
Banking and Financial Services: Chambers Europe 2019
"They have excellent technical and industry knowledge and are always welcoming."
IFLR1000 2019