Law Society Practising Certificate & Verification

Gary Matthews is a solicitor in current practice in Ireland, on the Roll of Solicitors maintained by the Law Society of Ireland and regulated by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority. This page lets you confirm that status independently before you instruct the firm.

Current practising certificate

Gary Matthews holds a Solicitor's Practising Certificate for the practice year ending 31 December 2026, issued by the Registrar of Solicitors pursuant to the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2015. The certificate confirms entitlement to practise as a solicitor in Ireland for the duration of that practice year.

• Name on the Roll: Gary Matthews
• Solicitor number: S8178
• Practising certificate: valid for the practice year ending 31 December 2026
• Governing legislation: Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2015
• Issued by: the Registrar of Solicitors, Law Society of Ireland
• Click here for certificate

How to verify this yourself

You do not have to take our word for it. The Law Society of Ireland keeps a public register of every solicitor entitled to practise in the State. You can confirm Gary Matthews' standing directly:

1. Go to the Law Society of Ireland's Find a Solicitor register.
2. Search by surname (Matthews) or by the solicitor number above.
3. The register confirms the solicitor's name, firm and current practising status.

Checking the public register is the single most reliable way to confirm that anyone describing themselves as an Irish solicitor is genuinely qualified and currently entitled to practise.

Who regulates the firm

Solicitors in Ireland are regulated by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA), which oversees professional conduct and handles complaints about legal practitioners. The Law Society of Ireland maintains the Roll of Solicitors and issues practising certificates each year. Holding a current practising certificate means a solicitor has met the Society's requirements — including professional indemnity insurance and continuing professional development — for the relevant practice year.

You can read more about Gary's background and experience on the About Gary page, and review his ongoing training on the Continuing Professional Development page.