Matheson Chairperson and Corporate partner, Patrick Spicer, has been appointed as Vice-President of Dublin Chamber.
The year-long appointment was announced at Dublin Chamber’s recent annual general meeting. He will serve as President in 2027, succeeding David Kelly.
Matheson’s Managing Partner, Darren Maher said: “On behalf of everyone in the firm, I want to congratulate Paddy on his appointment as Vice-President of Dublin Chamber. His vast experience in advising many of the world’s leading companies will continue to be a huge asset to Dublin Chamber as it continues to advocate for international and indigenous businesses in our capital city.”
“Dublin Chamber‘s important role in building a robust business network and lobbying for a competitive environment is vital for the success, not just of Dublin, but of Ireland as a whole. As a firm which works with internationally-focused companies and financial institutions working in and from Ireland, we in Matheson greatly appreciate the work it does in making our capital city a modern, attractive and sustainable place in which businesses can invest and grow.”
Mary Rose Burke, Chief Executive of Dublin Chamber commented: “I am delighted to congratulate Paddy Spicer on his election as Vice-President of Dublin Chamber. Paddy has been an active member of Dublin Chamber for many years and brings a wealth of experience to the Board. We look forward to continuing to work with him.”
Paddy Spicer commented: “I am honoured to have been appointed as Vice-President of Dublin Chamber and I am looking forward to supporting David Kelly during his term as President. Having been involved in Dublin Chamber since 2019, I have seen the leadership demonstrated by my many colleagues in Dublin Chamber as they provide a strong voice for Dublin and its business community. I look forward to working with David and the Council on behalf of all of our members as we continue to deliver on the aims of the Dublin Chamber Strategy Statement 2025 – 2029.”
Pictured at Dublin Chamber’s AGM Dinner 2026 are: Patrick Spicer, Vice-President; Mary Rose Burke, Chief Executive; and David Kelly, President.
About Patrick Spicer
Patrick is a senior partner in Matheson’s Corporate practice and is the firm’s Chairperson. A former head of Matheson’s Corporate department, he joined the firm as a trainee in 1994, having graduated from Trinity College, Dublin and acts for a large range of internationally-focussed companies doing business in and from Ireland. He specialises in public and private company M&A, private equity transactions, equity fundraisings, reorganisations and refinancings. Paddy has for many years been recognised as one of Ireland’s pre-eminent M&A lawyers by the leading independent international publications.
A member of the Council of Dublin Chamber since 2019, and a director of Dublin Chamber since 2020, Patrick recently chaired Dublin Chamber’s Budget and Competitiveness Taskforce, and is a past Chair of the Planning and Infrastructure Taskforce.
About Dublin Chamber
Founded in 1783, Dublin Chamber is the largest and most influential B2B networking organisation in Dublin. It represents more than 1,000 businesses throughout the Greater Dublin region, which between them employ more than 300,000 staff.
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