Matheson LLP's broad offering includes advising clients, predominantly trustees, on defined contribution pension schemes, benefit schemes, pension regulation, and scheme mergers. Lorcan Keenan leads the practice and has a strong focus on the restructuring and winding-up of defined benefit schemes. Keenan also regularly assists with the pension implications of corporate transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The Pensions team in Matheson provide excellent advice in relation to Irish pension law and technical matters. They provide clear, detailed guidance for our Trustee Board which they can trust, and are very responsive to queries. They provide monthly invoices which have a clear detailed description of the work completed, which makes it easier for the Trustees to track costs.’
‘The Trustee Board mainly deals with Partner Lorcan Keenan. We find Lorcan to have very strong technical knowledge, and is very responsive to queries. He has a very good manner and is always happy to arrange a follow up call to discuss complex queries. Lorcan is an expert in his field and the Trustees appreciate and trust his advice.’
‘I work mostly with Lorcan Keenan who is experienced, knowledgeable and very easy to deal with on any queries or issues we may have.’
‘The Team are singularly focused on achieving the best results for their clients. All of the team have come to the fore at different times dependent on the particular issue under consideration. Over a period of circa five years, we worked with four different partners and five different associates, all exceptional.’
'Lorcan Keenan is a consummate professional. When matters moved from the routine but complex to litigation, there was a seamless transition of responsibility from one partner to the other, with all other Matheson colleagues playing their parts in support.'
‘I work with the firm mainly on cross border pension plans. The firm has always provided us with experts on this field, pleasant to work with, who collaborate well with various parties, business units and authorities.’
‘At the moment, I work with Lorcan Keenan on Pension plans matters. He is collaborative, able to think outside the box and offer helpful solutions to complex matters, always available and very prompt in his responses.’
‘Lorcan Keenan has provided invaluable support to the Trustees of the pension scheme and they have commended his approachable and engaging manner.’
Key clients
- Bauer Media Audio
- AXA
- Macquarie
- Baxter International Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Bauer Media Group on its cross-border acquisition of Beat 102-103.
- Advised AXA on its $650m acquisition of Laya Healthcare Limited.
- Advised Macquarie on its successful acquisition of one of Ireland’s largest private hospital groups, Beacon Medical Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lorcan Keenan