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Dillon Eustace

Investment Funds

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Dillon Eustace

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Investment Funds - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Dillon Eustace is a renowned practice widely respected for its international focus and ability to handle cross-border matters. The investment funds team benefits from a close working relationship with the law firm's office in the Cayman Islands. The firm frequently advises asset managers on the establishment of fund vehicles in Ireland. Dillon Eustace attracts praise for work on the structuring and registration of UCITS and QIAIF funds. It has additional experience in the set-up of fund management companies and the negotiation of management agreements.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dillon Eustace acted for Coatue Management on establishing an Irish QIAIF for gathering European investors into an existing strategy.

Strengths

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  • The team is highly commercial and understands how to apply black-letter law to complex business and financial risk decisions, making a point to acquire deep institutional knowledge of its clients.

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  • Dillon Eustace has deep industry knowledge.

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  • The team delivers clarity, reactivity and responsiveness.

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  • Due to its wide client base, Dillon Eustace is capable of advising on many different types of complex strategies.

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  • The team is made up of top-notch subject-matter experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Donnacha O'Connor
    Donnacha O'Connor

    Donnacha O'Connor

    Donnacha O'Connor is a market-leading practitioner who advises clients on a wide array of mandates including the establishment of AIF and ESG funds.

    • Besides being a great expert in his field, he always shows dedication and a willingness to help.

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    • Donnacha is our trusted partner who understands our business objectives and aligns strategy accordingly. His expertise and extensive practical knowledge add great value to our operations and overall success.

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    • He is a great provider of solutions for Irish and cross-border funds.

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    • Donnacha has extensive knowledge of the legal requirements.

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    • Donnacha O’Connor's depth of knowledge is second to none, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to combine technical excellence with sound commercial judgment.

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  • Brian Kelliher
    Brian Kelliher

    Brian Kelliher

    Brian Kelliher is experienced in advising clients on a range of mandates, including international fund investments.
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  • Derbhil O'Riordan
    Derbhil O'Riordan

    Derbhil O'Riordan

    Derbhil O'Riordan represents clients in a range of fund set-up matters, as well as advising on fund mergers.

    • Derbhil is really good.

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    • She is a very strong lawyer.

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    • Derbhil O'Riordan is extremely capable, skilled and commercially orientated.

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  • Cillian Bredin
    Cillian Bredin

    Cillian Bredin

    Cillian Bredin assists clients with the establishment of funds, including AIF funds. He frequently acts on cross-border structures.

    • Cillian Bredin is a fantastic and personable lawyer.

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  • Colman O'Loghlen
    Colman O'Loghlen

    Colman O'Loghlen

    Colman O'Loghlen acts for a range of management companies on UCITS, AIFM and MiFID licence applications.

    • His broad experience is very useful.

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    • Colman is hugely knowledgeable, but also straight talking and keen to find a solution or guide us to a practical way forward.

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    • Colman O'Loghlen is very plugged in to latest developments, and always great at advising on technical queries.

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