Simon Shinkwin is a partner in the Competition and Regulation Group at Matheson. He advises on all aspects of EU and Irish competition and regulatory law with a particular focus on regulated sectors primarily the telecoms, media, technology, infrastructure, food and beverage and life sciences sectors. Simon also co-leads Matheson’s Foreign Direct Investment/Foreign Investment Review practice advising businesses on navigating Ireland’s new FDI regime and acquisitions of “critical” and “sensitive” assets and businesses.

Publications

Foreign Direct Investment Law Guide

Co-author of the Ireland chapter in the Foreign Direct Investment Law Guide , published 20 October 2026 , alongside Niall Collins , Kate McKenna and Calum Warren .

Merger Control Law Guide

Co-author of the Ireland chapter in the Merger Control Law Guide , published 14 July 2026 , alongside Niall Collins , Kate McKenna and Calum Warren .