Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
Ranked Individuals
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K&L Gates acts for new market entrants and established fund managers on the launch of UCITS platforms. The team frequently advises on ETF issues, but also assists with AIFM licence applications.
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K&L Gates acted for American Century Investment Management on the establishment of a UCITS ETF ICAV with three ETF sub-funds.
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The team at K&L Gates is very commercial and comes up with innovative solutions.
K&L Gates has specialist knowledge in this area.
The team has a deep understanding of the regulations, providing comfort on the landscape.
The team is a formidable presence in Ireland's investment funds sector. The lawyers are confident, practical and have a robust global platform and a client-centric approach.
K&L Gates is very client service oriented.
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Gayle Bowen regularly advises promoters or independent fund management companies on securing relevant permissions to carry out regulated activities in Ireland. She also assists with the establishment of UCITS funds.
Gayle Bowen is very commercial.
Gayle is excellent.
The advice you get from Gayle Bowen is always practical and pragmatic.
Gayle is hugely experienced, intelligent and personable, and is able to explain complex concepts very clearly.
Shane Geraghty advises clients on the authorisation and alternative asset investment vehicles, as well as assisting with fund-related M&A and changes of service provider.
Shane is a superb lawyer with strong legal and commercial awareness and great client service to boot.
He's very commercial, responsive and can explain things in a succinct and articulate manner that's easy to understand.
He is a really commercial lawyer.
Shane Geraghty is a real commercial partner. He explains issues really clearly and comes back with good suggestions.
Shane is very helpful and always informative.
Hazel frequently acts on the establishment of cross-border ETF platforms. She also assists with SFDR Article 8 funds.
Hazel is a good ETF lawyer.
She is the next generation of ETF market leaders.
Hazel Doyle is a superstar to work with. She is client friendly and takes the time to understand our business.
Investment Funds
Investment Funds
Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Investment Funds
Location: Australia
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