LAWYER PROFILE

Nicholas Blake-Knox

Europe 2026

Walkers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds

Ireland

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Nicholas is head of Walkers' Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice Group in Ireland.

He has over 20 years’ experience in asset management and investment funds.

Nicholas advises funds, promoters and service providers on establishing, authorising and operating all types of Irish investment funds.

He has experience of asset classes and investment strategies including hedge fund, private equity, real estate and liquid investment. He has also advised on establishing investment fund platforms in jurisdictions outside Ireland.

Nicholas has been part of various industry association working groups and committees, and has given guidance on investment funds at ESMA in Paris. He is currently Chair of Irish Funds and sits on the AIF Regulation Working Group, the ILP Implementation Working Group and Brexit Steering Groups at Irish Funds. He regularly speaks at investment-fund conferences, and lectures on the Certified Investment Fund Director Institute programme.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Investment Funds - Ireland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nick is well connected and adept at navigating new legal and regulatory developments.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Nicholas Blake-Knox is respected in the industry.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Nick's in-house experience really shines through. We really value his technical, commercial and pragmatic approach.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Nicholas Blake-Knox combines technical expertise with commercial wisdom, making him an invaluable adviser for complex business matters.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
He is very knowledgeable and very sound in his assessment of issues and brings a very informed perspective to any request for advice.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide