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McCann FitzGerald LLP

Investment Funds

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The Asset Management & Investment Funds team at McCann FitzGerald LLP delivers integrated legal, regulatory, derivatives, listing, governance and tax expertise to leading international and domestic fund managers and service providers. We provide a full suite of legal, company secretarial and regulatory services to Irish authorised funds and their managers.

We have specialist experience across UCITS, ETFs, structured products, alternative investment funds (retail and professional), money market funds, hedge funds, private equity, real estate funds and REITs, managed account platforms and closed-ended structures. We advise extensively on the structuring and establishment of funds of all types and are regularly at the forefront of industry innovation, including complex UCITS, Irish-domiciled ETFs, AIFM authorisations, redomiciliations and bespoke investment strategies.

Our team provides comprehensive regulatory support, advising on governance, fitness and probity, remuneration, risk, valuation, conflicts, AML and cyber security. We have significant experience in supervisory engagement, from reporting and inspections to investigations and sanctions, and we deliver fund registration and passporting services across Europe.

We advise widely on derivatives and EMIR compliance, acting as Irish counsel on ISDA, GMRA, OSLA and GMSLA documentation. Through our dedicated listing subsidiary, we provide stock exchange listing services for funds and debt securities.

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Investment Funds - Ireland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCann FitzGerald has 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • McCann FitzGerald assisted Edge Aviation with the establishment of a new loan originating QIAIF.

Strengths

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  • The team has laser-sharp client focus.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • McCann FitzGerald is made up of highly skilled experts with substantial experience in the Irish investment funds business, with excellent communication skills and a client-centric approach.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • McCann FitzGerald offers clear knowledge and strategic insight into investment funds and the legislation involved.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • The team is very responsive to queries and always available to talk through matters.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • The team offers knowledge of Irish fund regulation, excellent negotiating skills and prompt responses to enquiries.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark White
    Mark White

    Mark White

    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.

    • Mark is one of the best around. He knows the market and has seen most issues before.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Mark White is a very seasoned practitioner who brings experience and practicality in spades to the issues faced.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Mark White is extremely strong.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • He's always accessible, and for someone as senior as him that's really appreciated.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Mark is just phenomenal. He's been in the industry a long time, so he knows the space, the players and the regulator, and has seen everything.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Iain Ferguson
    Iain Ferguson

    Iain Ferguson

    Iain Ferguson advises clients on fund structuring mandates for asset managers setting up UCITS or QIAIFs.

    • Iain Ferguson is an excellent lawyer.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • He is outstanding on all counts.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • He is excellent on the asset management side. He is very commercial and responsive.

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  • Ciara O'Leary
    Ciara O'Leary

    Ciara O'Leary

    Ciara O'Leary acts for asset managers and service providers on establishing ETF products in Ireland. She is particularly recognised for her expertise assisting with ESG-related regulatory mandates.

    • Ciara O'Leary is an outstanding lawyer and has a very good overview of both local regulations and commercial expectations.

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  • Morgan Dunne
    Morgan Dunne

    Morgan Dunne

    Morgan Dunne advises international clients on regulatory implementation projects, as well as fund transactions.

    • Morgan Dunne is excellent to deal with, very approachable, solution orientated and fully up-to-speed with the client's needs.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Morgan is a versatile professional who brings positive energy to every engagement and clearly stays ahead of industry trends.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Morgan is an excellent partner to our business.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Morgan is just great. He is very responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, spots issues for us and presents well.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Morgan is excellent. His support and advice is of a consistently high quality from a technical perspective, and is delivered in a user-friendly and practical manner. He is both commercial and easy to deal with.

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