Matheson & Co., Limited, established in London in 1848, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited. Jardine Matheson is today a diversified business group focused principally on Asia. Its businesses comprise a combination of cash generating activities and long-term property assets.

The Group's interests include Jardine Pacific, Hongkong Land, DFI Retail Group, Mandarin Oriental, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Astra, while the Group also has a minority interest in Zhongsheng Group, one of mainland China's major motor dealership groups. These companies are leaders in the fields of motor vehicles and related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, home furnishings, engineering and construction, transport services, restaurants, luxury hotels, financial services, heavy equipment, mining and agribusiness. Matheson & Co provides support services to the Group's subsidiary and associated companies, including its United Kingdom-based business interests.

Through its listed subsidiary, Mandarin Oriental International Limited – which operates some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts – Jardine Matheson’s UK interests include the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, one of London's most prestigious hotels located in the heart of Knightsbridge, and opening Spring 2024, the boutique Mandarin Oriental Mayfair.