Matthew
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Matthew brings extensive expertise in Indirect Taxes and in particular Value Added Tax. Under his leadership, the Indirect Taxes group provides sophisticated and commercial guidance on contentious and non-contentious issues for a diverse portfolio of Irish and international clients across multiple industries, with particular strength in navigating complex cross-border VAT challenges.

Matthew has served as Chair of the VAT Working Group of Irish Funds, Ireland’s funds industry representative body, for several years. His deep sector knowledge extends to providing sophisticated VAT and RCT guidance for property transactions, and specialised advice to clients in the exempt banking and insurance sectors.

As head of Matheson’s Indirect Taxes group, Matthew is at the forefront of European VAT developments, particularly in digital services and emerging technologies including cryptoassets and the application of AI. He has extensive experience advising technology and pharmaceutical companies on complex VAT matters, including recent groundbreaking work on electronically supplied services throughout the EU. His expertise in multi-jurisdictional supply chain VAT treatment also  positions him as a key adviser for global restructuring projects.

Matthew is a qualified solicitor and member of the Law Society of Ireland, as well as a non-practising member of the Bar Council of England and Wales, member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, and qualified solicitor in England and Wales.