Investment Funds - Ireland
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
A&L Goodbody assists international financial institutions with the establishment and authorisation of UCITS and non-UCITS funds, including QIAIFs and ETFs. The law firm earns praise for property funds expertise and has secured regulatory approval for the establishment of novel products, including cannabis ETFs. A&L Goodbody assists with the approval process to allow fund managers to become authorised UCITS management companies or AIFMs. The law firm benefits from a key team based in London that advises UK-based asset managers on Irish funds matters.
Strengths
A&L Goodbody has the ability to communicate the issues involved and available options very clearly, all through a business-focused lens.
The team is very commercial, personable and supportive. It is a true partner to our firm.
It is one of the largest firms in Dublin and there are many skills represented within it.
The lawyers are undoubted experts in the area and adaptable enough to provide advice in unusual contexts.
Work Highlights
A&L Goodbody advised Zurich on the establishment of its Zurich Global Green Bond Fund UCITS.
Notable practitioners
Michael Barr is a well-regarded market presence who advises on a range of fund mandates including property funds.
Michael Barr provides a top-quality service.
Kerill O'Shaughnessy regularly advises clients on the establishment and operation of funds, including UCITS funds. He has strong experience acting on low-carbon investments and SFDR compliance.
Kerill O'Shaughnessy is excellent, with really good knowledge of different and novel fund structures.
He is always available for an opinion.
Stephen Carson acts for an impressive range of international clients on the establishment of AIFs and ETFs in Ireland. He also assists clients with regulatory disclosures, including SFDR.
Stephen Carson is a true partner to our business.
Chris Bergin acts for asset managers on establishing open and closed-ended funds. He also assists with the acquisition of existing fund platforms and contentious fund mandates.
Chris Bergin provides top-level legal support.
Lorena Dunne is particularly noted on her expertise handling ESG and sustainability matters. She advises on the establishment of ETF and alternative investment funds, with experience handling SFDR Article 9 funds.
She's a fantastic ESG expert and is very strong.
Lorena is very helpful, friendly and forthcoming in her opinions. She thinks carefully about issues which come up so you can be confident that she's giving thoughtful advice. She is very approachable and commercial.
Lorena has a particular focus on ESG and is very proactive in that space.
She is responsive and a very capable professional.
