John J Matson
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Corporate/M&A
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About
Provided by John J Matson
Practice Areas
John is a corporate partner and is Head of International at the firm. He specialises in corporate law and has a broad corporate and commercial practice including advising upon domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and other complex corporate transactions.
John also deals with corporate reorganisations and migrations, loan portfolio acquisitions and sales and has significant experience in corporate governance matters for both regulated and unregulated entities. He also deals extensively with overseas clients and counsel on the establishment of business operations in Ireland and in respect of ongoing legal requirements and issues. He has particular experience and expertise in transactions and advisory work in the technology, energy and insurance and financial services sectors. John has, during the course of his career, headed up both our London and New York offices, headed up one of the firm’s M&A teams and has served on, and participates in, the firm’s Management Committee.
Chambers Review
Europe
John Matson frequently handles cross-border M&A and investments. He has noteworthy experience in the banking and software industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John Matson has an excellent ability to see around corners. However, he doesn't bring you problems; he brings solutions. He is extremely responsive and available whenever needed, and he delivers clear and pragmatic legal advice."
"He never makes negotiations more difficult than necessary."
"John Matson has an excellent ability to see around corners. However, he doesn't bring you problems; he brings solutions. He is extremely responsive and available whenever needed, and he delivers clear and pragmatic legal advice."
"He never makes negotiations more difficult than necessary."