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Investment Funds - Ireland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Walkers advises on the creation of UCITS umbrella funds and on subsequent launches of sub-funds, including for companies that host third-party managers. The law firm advises on the appointment of third-party management companies or the negotiation of depositary agreements. It further acts for international clients seeking to set up fund management companies in Ireland. The Dublin branch is well connected as part of the Walkers Global network.

Work Highlights

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  • Walkers advised PIMCO Global Advisors Ireland on the implementation of the Central Bank of Ireland's Individual Accountability Framework.

Strengths

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The lawyers at Walkers are excellent people who offer very sound advice, good judgement and high-quality services for their clients.

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The team provides very timely, commercial advice and is very involved in the industry.

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The team has thorough knowledge of how fund structures work across a number of different industries.

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Walkers has a very practical and pragmatic approach to fund structuring.

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The lawyers are pragmatic advisers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Blake-Knox
2
Nicholas Blake-Knox
2
Band 2

Nicholas Blake-Knox's practice covers a range of funds mandates including UCITS. He acts for management companies and financial institutions.

He is very responsive, commercial and helpful in getting us to the right solutions quickly. He is active in the industry and liaises with the Central Bank, so he is a wealth of information.

He possesses a profound understanding of financial markets and financial services, making him a trusted authority in his field.

Nicholas Blake-Knox has detailed technical knowledge and a clear focus on the business and the client's benefit. He looks for pragmatic, reasoned solutions and conveys the considerations clearly.

He's very well thought of, thorough, responsive and attentive.

He has absolutely unrivalled knowledge in the regulations around private assets.

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Aongus McCarthy
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Aongus McCarthy
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Up and Coming

Aongus McCarthy acts for international asset and investment managers on regulatory authorisations and fund structuring.

He answers questions quickly in a very commercial way.

He breaks down technical elements by referring to past examples and experience, which simplifies things for the client. He is responsive and gets ahead of the questions.

Aongus McCarthy is always willing to assist and is very knowledgeable.

Aongus has a keen eye for detail and is technically excellent.

He is incredibly knowledgeable and a great problem-solver to have on your side.

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Nicholas Blake-Knox
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Nicholas Blake-Knox
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Aongus McCarthy
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Aongus McCarthy
U
Up and Coming
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