Investment Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
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Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP
We provide a full range of legal, company secretarial and regulatory services to Irish authorised funds and their managers. We also advise, administrators, depositaries and seed investors in those funds.
We have in-depth, specialist experience in areas including UCITS, structured products, ETFs, alternative investment funds (both retail and qualified), money market funds, managed account platforms, hedge funds, closed-ended funds, private equity funds and real estate funds (including REITs).
Our group advises on the structuring and establishment of investment funds of all types and structures. We have acted as project managers and legal advisers for the establishment of complex and innovative structures and are regularly at the forefront of developments in the funds industry.
We advise our clients on all regulatory requirements impacting on investment funds. This encompasses advice on fund management company governance issues, including, fitness and probity and related requirements. We advise on remuneration policies and practices, risk, valuations and conflicts policies and procedures, anti-money laundering requirements and cyber security requirements.
We have extensive experience in advising on all aspects of supervisory engagement ranging from reporting requirements to themed inspections, regulatory investigations and administrative sanctions. We also provide fund registration and passporting services in the context of UCITS and alternative investment funds.
Chambers Review
McCann FitzGerald is a prominent practice advising on a mix of funds matters. The law firm advises payment services or peer-to-peer lending companies on the process to become authorised by the Irish Central Bank and on commercial matters relating to their ongoing operations. Lawyers in the team advise on the establishment of fund management companies and handle related compliance mandates. McCann FitzGerald also assists with all issues relating to the launch of sub-funds on QIAIF or UCITS platforms, including the appointment of managers and other funds service providers.
Work Highlights
- McCann FitzGerald advised Pegasus Capital Advisors on the establishment of an Irish investment limited partnership.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McCann FitzGerald is always great at providing thoughtful, practical advice."
"You can always rely on McCanns to provide a robust response and good speed of delivery."
"The team knows the industry inside-out."
"The department is very good at delivering good work in a timely manner."
"The lawyers are very responsive and have a strong ability to recognise urgent situations."
"McCann FitzGerald is always great at providing thoughtful, practical advice."
"You can always rely on McCanns to provide a robust response and good speed of delivery."
"The team knows the industry inside-out."
"The department is very good at delivering good work in a timely manner."
"The lawyers are very responsive and have a strong ability to recognise urgent situations."
Notable Practitioners
Mark White is a highly esteemed presence in the Irish funds market who is experienced handling funds that invest in alternative asset classes, including private equity as well as establishment of UCITS funds.
"There is always a feeling of reassurance when Mark is involved. His ability to slot into a matter and identify the issues at hand is seamless."
"He knows our business inside-out and generally knows the answer to any question we pose to him. He is very knowledgeable."
"Mark always gives A-1 service, thoughts and advice."
Iain Ferguson advises clients on fund structuring mandates for asset managers setting up UCITS or QIAIFs.
"Iain Ferguson understands the business from A to Z, and is able to deliver pragmatic advice which is actionable."
"Iain is consistent in delivery and provides good, practical advice."
"He's always available when needed, very good at listening to concerns, and always either provides advice or finds the right people to provide advice."
"He is an excellent partner who understands our business and has very strong subject matter and industry knowledge."
New to the rankings, the up-and-coming Morgan Dunne advises international clients on regulatory implementation projects, as well as fund transactions.
"Morgan Dunne is practical, commercial and very smart."
"He is wise beyond his years."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP
Ireland