Matthew
Broadstock
Partner
Matthew Broadstock is a partner in the Tax practice of Matheson, where he heads the Indirect Taxes group, specialising in cutting-edge VAT developments at both Irish and EU levels as well as advising on Customs and Excise matters, and Relevant Contracts Tax.
Matthew is a member of the Law Society Taxation Committee and is Chair of the Indirect Tax TALC Consultative Committee on behalf of the Law Society during 2025. Matthew plays a pivotal role in shaping Ireland’s indirect tax dialogue with the Revenue Commissioners.
Areas of Expertise
Experience and Education
Strategic VAT Advisory & Group Leadership:
- Leading Matheson’s Indirect Taxes group in assisting with establishment of businesses in Ireland, including treasury and investment activities and cross-border contract manufacturing operations
- Spearheading VAT strategies for IP and asset transfers in major onshoring initiatives and providing comprehensive VAT due diligence for high-value M&A transactions
- Providing detailed VAT analyses of the nature of supplies being made by leading technology companies
FinTech & Digital Innovation:
- Pioneering EU VAT analysis for innovative FinTech products and services establishing in the European market
- Coordinating pan-European VAT adviser networks for complex historic liability disclosure projectsCustoms and Excise:
- Securing specialised licences and authorisations for mineral oil storage, alcohol production, storage and distribution
- Leading Customs Duty rate analysis and tariff classification determinationsReal Estate & Infrastructure:
- Delivering comprehensive VAT and RCT strategies for office space development, data centre construction, and industrial facility projects
- Providing technical expertise and due diligence for large-scale property portfolio acquisitions
- Magdalene College, Cambridge University (MA)
- Trinity College Dublin (LLM)
- Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
- Law Society of England & Wales
- Law Society of Ireland
