Limerick man becomes a partner at blue-chip law firm Matheson

LIMERICK man Shane Kennedy has been appointed as a partner in asset management by leading law firm Matheson LLP.

The South Circular Road native practices financial services law and advises many of the world’s top financial institutions, investment banks and asset managers.

He also has experience advising both domestic and international clients on the structuring, establishment, marketing and sale of investment funds in Ireland.

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A son of the former Senator and Mayor of Limerick, the late Pat Kennedy, Shane holds a Bachelor of Civil Law from University College Dublin.

He is one of eight new partners at the blue-chip law firm, which is based in Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock.

Matheson managing partner Darren Maher said: “The promotion of eight talented colleagues, alongside one strategic external hire, demonstrates our commitment to bringing the best expertise to our clients.

These appointments span nine distinct practice areas, reflecting the breadth and depth of our client service capability and our sector specific expertise.

They reinforce our position as trusted advisers on the most complex, high-impact matters.”

“As we begin 2026, I am confident that this investment in our partnership will ensure Matheson continues to deliver the expert, commercial advice that our internationally-focused clients require in today's rapidly evolving business environment,” he added.

Pat Kennedy, a barrister-at-law, is Limerick’s longest serving councillor, in office for 47 years, from 1967 until his retirement in 2014.

He passed away in 2020.