Law firm Matheson has set up an office in Cork to cater for its expanding client base in the Munster region.

The Cork office is headed up by Cork native Gráinne Callanan, a senior lawyer in the firm’s corporate department who specialises in Irish corporate law and corporate governance, with a particular focus on financial services.

Callanan commented: “Matheson has a large client base operating in this region and we are committed to servicing our clients where they are located. Our new Cork office will put us in closer proximity to offer enhanced levels of legal service to our Cork and wider Munster-based clients.

“I am very excited to come home to Cork to lead Matheson’s newest office, and to be part of Cork’s dynamic and expanding profile as a domestic and international business hub.”

Tanaiste Simon Coveney, who officially opened the new offices, said: “The decision by Matheson to open its first regional office here speaks volumes about Cork’s growth as a vibrant hub for enterprise, both Irish and international, in the wider Munster region.

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"Cork is a growing city which has proven itself to be an attractive city for FDI, for international financial services and a location for ambitious Irish companies that want to grow their business.  Cork is set to become the fastest growing city in Ireland over the next 20 years and Matheson’s decision to open a new office here is recognition of that future growth potential."

Matheson managing partner Michael Jackson added: "It is clear to us from our interaction with clients that Cork’s growth rate will continue to accelerate, with factors such as the talent pool, Brexit, the continually improving infrastructure and a desire by many companies to have multiple sites in Ireland making it an attractive place in which to locate.

“Matheson acts for over 60% of FDI member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce located in Cork, and our new office will increase our proximity to these businesses.  It will also bring us closer to our many large indigenous client companies based in Cork and the wider Munster area."

The law firm employs circa 670 people at its six offices, including 86 partners and tax principals and 440 legal and tax professionals.

Photo: Gráinne Callanan with Tánaiste Simon Coveney (centre) and Michael Jackson. (Pix: Darragh Kane)