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Matheson LLP

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Our Asset Management and Investment Funds Department was ranked by the Monterey Insight Ireland Fund Report, the leading independent industry survey, as the leading practice by assets under management in Ireland for the 15th year in a row in 2025.

Our dedicated team is comprised of over 70 legal professionals, led by 13 partners.

Our investment funds lawyers are experts in all aspects of UCITS including structured UCITS, UCITS ETFs, money market funds, UCITS platforms, UCITS pursuing alternative or hedge fund strategies, traditional long only equity and bond funds. We have significant experience advising private asset funds and private credit funds, having advised on the first ELTIF authorised in Ireland and on a large proportion of the ILPs authorised to date in Ireland. We have advised on alternative investment funds investing in pharmaceutical royalties, life settlements, property, currencies, commodities, bank loans, private equity, other hedge funds and on all hedge fund strategies including long/short, event driven, arbitrage, global macro, distressed debt and multi-strategy amongst others.

We support our asset manager and fund clients in meeting the complex obligations arising from the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan. This latest regulatory wave aims to integrate ESG factors into investment decision making, reduce the risks of “green-washing” and facilitate the flow of capital into sustainable economic activities.

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Investment Funds - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Matheson has an esteemed offering that regularly handles fund formation mandates and assists with the establishment and authorisation of fund management companies. The law firm earns praise for specific MiFID or investment management regulatory expertise. It assists with all corporate, commercial and regulatory matters arising for independent fund service providers expanding into the Irish market through global M&A transactions. Matheson advises on the launch of new sub-funds on UCITS platforms and assists with the transitioning of third-party managers away from the same. The law firm also handles standalone mandates relating to the drafting of fund services agreements, including within the context of the replacement of existing management companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Matheson acted for PGIM Private Capital on the expansion of its ELTIF range with the establishment of three ELTIFs.

Strengths

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  • Matheson has a breadth of experience, deep knowledge of the subject matter and a large pool of experts.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • The team is able to decipher fairly complex matters with a commercial lens into understandable advice that is delivered in a timely manner and in a way that promotes business confidence.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • The team provides timely and practical legal advice.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Matheson is highly knowledgeable from both a technical and commercial point of view, and the team is very responsive.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Matheson has a very experienced and knowledgeable team which is combined with a valued work ethic.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tara Doyle
    Tara Doyle

    Tara Doyle

    Head of department Tara Doyle is a notable, long-established presence in the Irish funds market and is noted for her activity in key industry bodies.

    • Tara Doyle is a strong lawyer, very organised, quick to understand new challenges and commercial.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Tara is substantively super solid and such a pleasure to work with.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Dualta Counihan
    Dualta Counihan

    Dualta Counihan

    Dualta Counihan is a notable presence who handles a wide range of fund structuring mandates. He is also adept at handling regulatory matters.

    • Dualta Counihan is a go-to lawyer for providing succinct and assured advice on technically complex matters.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • His depth of market knowledge is fantastic, which really enables him to add value, not just knowing the technical side but knowing how a regulator is going to view issues.

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  • Shay Lydon
    Shay Lydon

    Shay Lydon

    Shay Lydon advises on the establishment, structuring and restructuring of investment funds, including pre-contractual documents. He regularly assists with SFDR-related topics and has experience in Article 8 and 9 funds.

    • Shay possesses a deep understanding of our company and he tirelessly works hard to meet any and all demands. The services he provides are invaluable and our company is extremely grateful for everything he does.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Philip Lovegrove
    Philip Lovegrove

    Philip Lovegrove

    Philip Lovegrove regularly advises clients on specific issues relating to ETFs.

    • Philip Lovegrove is reliable and responsive, and his advice is clear and prompt, regardless of the volume and sophistication of the issue that we challenge him with.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • He is an excellent lawyer who is personable, clear and always willing to help.

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  • Barry O'Connor
    Barry O'Connor

    Barry O'Connor

    Barry O'Connor advises clients on the establishment of Irish domiciled funds. He has experience assisting with SFDR Article 9 funds and Irish Limited Partnerships.

    • Barry O'Connor is knowledgeable and has quick turnaround times. He is pragmatic and provides advice with commerciality in mind.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • He is pragmatic and responsive.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Barry is very sound in all areas. He is very good at client relationship management as well. We really enjoy working with him.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • He provides great insights and really knows his stuff. He is a go-to for funds work across the board.

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  • Michelle Ridge
    Michelle Ridge

    Michelle Ridge

    Michelle Ridge offers experience handling both the launch of new UCITS and the restructuring of existing UCITS umbrella funds.

    • Michelle is a pleasure to work with. She is always responsive and provides sound, pragmatic advice.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Michelle Ridge is a seasoned legal professional with significant depth of expertise in multiple segments of the funds industry.

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