Matheson appoints two new directors
Matheson has appointed Anthony Byrne as director of international listing services and Luke Tyrrell as director of information technology.
Mr Byrne has extensive experience in the listed bond markets, having worked for 20 years in the stock exchange industry.
He held senior leadership positions at the Irish Stock Exchange (now Euronext Dublin) and The International Stock Exchange, including vice-president of international primary markets in Dublin, and head of bond markets in the Channel Islands.
During this period, he played a significant role in the development and promotion of several bond markets across Europe, including the Global Exchange Market (GEM) in Dublin, and the Qualified Investor Bond Market (QIBM) in Guernsey.
His role at Matheson includes advising the firm’s global clients on the most suitable listing options available for their transactions, and thereafter securing a successful listing on their behalf.
Matheson’s international listing services team provides a listing service to multiple listing venues, including Euronext Dublin, Vienna Stock Exchange, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Cayman Islands Stock Exchange, and The International Stock Exchange.
Mr Tyrrell has over two decades of technology leadership experience, having worked in the financial services, healthcare and construction sectors in Ireland and abroad, as well as in a large international law firm in Ireland.
Matheson managing partner Michael Jackson said: “Our growth and performance is a reflection of the collective efforts by every legal and business services function in the firm to find ways to support our clients and their businesses.
“Our standards remain high and we continue to add the best legal and business talent to complement the existing strength of our teams and services.
“We are therefore delighted to welcome both Anthony and Luke to the firm.
“Their expertise and leadership will enhance our commitment to innovation as our clients’ needs and expectations are continuously evolving, and the legal industry continues to transform.
“As we navigate the complexities of today’s legal landscape, these strategic roles are essential in ensuring that Matheson remains at the forefront of technology and global market trends.
“I am confident that the contributions both Anthony and Luke will make, and the perspectives they will bring, will help drive our continued success and further solidify our position as a leader in the legal industry.”