This year, Matheson LLP is delighted to celebrate 200 years of history. Over two centuries, Matheson lawyers have worked with and advised Irish and international businesses and business people, many of whom have played a leading role in Ireland’s emergence as one of the world’s leading business centres.
Matheson's story, or family tree, can be traced back to Richard Alexander Walker and Matthew Anderson, two solicitors practising in Georgian Dublin in 1825. Today, the firm employs more than 900 people working in six offices across three countries on two continents.
The firm’s growth is underpinned by a commitment to service excellence; its investment in developing the best business lawyers and service professionals in Ireland; an ability to work on the most complex, high-profile and high-value deals in the market; and by its dedication to making a meaningful difference to its clients, colleagues and communities.
Matheson Managing Partner, Michael Jackson said;
“2025 is an historic year for the firm, as we celebrate 200 years of history and continue to invest in innovating for the future. We are looking forward to sharing more about our journey, our history and the firm’s many contributions to Irish business and society. This is a wonderful opportunity to tell the story of our firm and reflect on the contributions and impact which the rule of law, lawyers, and the legal profession more generally, have made.
Matheson today is, and throughout its history has been, a firm that has been defined by its people. Some of the most eminent and respected practitioners in Ireland over the past 200 years have helped build our firm, a tradition that carries on today. As we mark this anniversary, we reflect on our work with the very best across all sectors in Ireland and internationally. We are very proud of this milestone and are ambitious for 2025 and beyond.”
Throughout 2025, Matheson will share more about its journey, showcasing the firm's contribution to a number of pivotal moments in Ireland's history with a programme of activity for the year, some of which includes;
- A dedicated area on our Matheson website showcasing our history, which gives readers a flavour of the firm’s journey to date.
- The publication of a history of Matheson book by well-known historian, Turtle Bunbury, which will be launched later this year.
- An exhibition in our Dublin office, showcasing key moments in the firms history.
- Social media campaign, bringing you some key milestones from the past 200 years.
- A series of events for staff, clients and the wider Matheson community over the course of the year to mark the firm’s 200-year anniversary.
