Matheson LLP has the largest market share by assets under management. The group advises more than 1,200 Irish-domiciled funds, seven of the top 10 global promoters of Irish funds, and eight of the top 10 US asset managers. It is widely noted for representing clients in market firsts, such as the first Irish ETFs to track Paris-aligned benchmarks. The team is also at the forefront of SFDR and ESG-related funds. Tara Doyle is a leading figure in the market and is widely recognised for her leadership in ESG matters and investment limited partnerships. Dualta Counihan has an outstanding reputation, along with Shay Lydon and Catriona Cole.
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Testimonials
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‘Team possesses excellent industry knowledge, is responsive, and delivers timely and efficient advice and work product.’
‘Barry O'Connor and Shane Kennedy have been trusted and reliable advisors with deep sector expertise as well as knowledge of our group. They continue to provide excellent advice with great attitude.’
‘Very professional, strong and reliable practice with very good depth. Can seamlessly interchange where needed between different partners and lawyers. Very commercial and highly rated throughout our business.’
‘Their ability and willingness to listen, advise, adapt and react when you most need them is notable. They are also very pragmatic and commercial. Barry O'Connor has an amazing ability to break down and advise on the most complex of areas. ’
‘Exceptional market knowledge and technical ability; highly commercial approach; longevity of key partners; depth of team; transparent billing and good value for money; strong capabilities across related practices (e.g. tax, regulatory, structured finance).’
‘Dualta Counihan's technical ability, market knowledge and commercial insights are unsurpassed, and he always makes himself available. Anthony Gaskin has strong technical ability, good market knowledge, makes himself available whenever needed, and has an exemplary work ethic.’
‘The team is proactive in their support.’
‘Shay Lydon has unparalleled technical knowledge and applies it to achieve efficient and commercial client outcomes. Liam Collins is a true partner to the team. He anticipates our requirements, drives our matters forward and adds value at every stage.’
Key clients
- Goldman Sachs
- BlackRock
- Morgan Stanley
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Credit Suisse
- Amundi
- JP Morgan
- HPS Partners
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Invesco
- Man Group
- SEI
- HSBC
- State Street Global Advisors
- Eaton Vance
- Citigroup
- Neuberger Berman
- Aberdeen Standard Investments
- Barings
- Charles Schwab
- Beechbrook
- Appian
- Rockefeller
- White Oak
- Funding Circle
- Aspect Capital
- Poplar Forest Capital
- Aegon Asset Management
- Pantheon
- Connor
- Clark & Lunn
- ILA Capital
- Eagle Capital
- Aventicum
- Primestone
- Brummer
- Lynx
- RiverRock Asset Management LLC
- Marsham Investment Management LLP
- Norselab
- Fidelity International
- First Sentier Investors
- Axonic
- Brasil Warrant
- Future Value Capital LLP
- ING Solutions Investment Management
- Aon Securities LLC
- Principal Global Investors
- Manulife Investment Management
- Guardian Capital
- Franklin Templeton
- Varde Partners
- Hudson Bay
- REQ Capital
- Seior Capital
- Waterland
- Baron Capital
- Pacific Capital Partners
- Byron Capital
- Royalty Pharma
- STANLIB Investments
- Ares
- AXA Real Estate Investment Management
- Principal Global
- Prescient
- Manulife Investment Management
- Veritas Asset Management
- Seilern International AG
- Pinebridge
Work highlights
- Advised Fidelity International in respect of the establishment of six new thematic ETF sub-funds of Fidelity UCITS ICAV.
- Worked with Kirkland & Ellis and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to advise Waterland on the establishment, and closing, of its ninth institutional flagship fund, alongside a new continuation fund which will make minority investments in a select number of portfolio companies once exited.
- Advised Man Group on all aspects of the migration of a Cayman Island domiciled alternative investment fund to Ireland as a QIAIF structured as an ICAV.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Tara Doyle