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Matheson-UCD tie-up to research governance

The UCD Matheson Corporate Governance Partnership is a new collaboration that will support the Sutherland School of Law in the teaching and research of corporate governance and related law.

The partnership will see the appointment of a new Matheson Assistant Professor in Corporate Governance and Law.

The assistant professor will advance research in this area of law and will focus on strengthening the UCD Sutherland School of Law’s teaching and research profile in areas such as corporate governance, company law, and compliance.

Recruitment for the post has already started with a view to the new assistant professor being appointed for the 2025-26 academic year.

Part of the programme will see the introduction of a new ‘Matheson UCD Governance Hackathon’, which will see students working in teams in a fast-paced environment to consider fictional scenarios in corporate governance, thereby encouraging original thinking and problem-solving.

Seminar series

Additional seminars which will bring together leading experts, academics, and practitioners to discuss and analyse the latest developments in corporate governance, company law, and compliance.

The seminars will also provide a platform for discussion, knowledge-sharing, and the generation of innovative ideas that will help to shape the future of these areas of law.

Professor Laurent Pech (Dean at UCD Sutherland School of Law) said: “This new partnership with Matheson is an exciting opportunity for UCD Sutherland School of Law.

“With the growing regulatory changes in relation to corporate law and  ESG, law students now need  to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by the interplay and operation of ESG obligations.”

Evolved

Matheson chair Patrick Spicer said: “The area of corporate governance has evolved considerably in recent years and can often be a complex subject for businesses to navigate.

“We believe that this collaboration will shine a spotlight on the importance of focused teaching in this sector and that it will provide the necessary resources to not only invest in the development of future talent but, also to further advance the available research in this area, which will have immense benefits for the wider legal and business communities.”