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Investment Funds - Ireland

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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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.

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The team provides timely and practical legal advice.

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Tara Doyle
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Tara Doyle
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Band 1
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.

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

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Dualta Counihan
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Dualta Counihan
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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.

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
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Shay Lydon
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Band 2
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.

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Philip Lovegrove
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Philip Lovegrove
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Band 4

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.

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

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Barry O'Connor
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Up and Coming

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.

He is pragmatic and responsive.

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

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
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Up and Coming

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.

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

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Tara Doyle
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Tara Doyle
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Dualta Counihan
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Dualta Counihan
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Shay Lydon
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Shay Lydon
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Band 2
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Philip Lovegrove
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Philip Lovegrove
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Band 4
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Barry O'Connor
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Michelle Ridge
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Up and Coming
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