McCann FitzGerald LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Iain Ferguson is an exceptional partner who has a depth of experience in the subject matter of investment funds and also benefits from the experience of having worked in-house.’

• ‘The firm is very well organised. We are billed on a monthly basis so there are no surprises. We are very happy with the quality of legal advice, the team has depth, and the firm offers other services where needed e.g. GDPR queries.’

• ‘Both Tony Spratt and Seán Mulvey are very knowledgeable and practical in their advice. There is oversight by the partner but the work is done at the appropriate experience level so we get an efficient service at the right price, but with quality oversight.’

• ‘Morgan Dunne is an excellent lawyer with strong technical skills married with strong commercial instincts.’

• 'An excellent partner bench with depth and diversity of expertise that brings a reassuring element of calm to clients. They have specialist knowledge of the requirements of pension investors and ESG.'

• 'Morgan Dunne is a fantastic partner who is on the cutting edge of challenging and emerging areas of funds law like ESG. He is responsive and thoughtful in his advice with a personable demeanour.'

• ‘The funds team is technically excellent, commercially minded, always deliver to deadlines and are friendly and approachable. They are a great team to work with.’

• ‘Hugh Beattie was instrumental in advising and finalising documentation in relation to credit facility arrangements for our organisation. Hugh remained calm throughout the difficult commercial and legal challenges.’

Key clients

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Mark White

Hall of fameMcCann FitzGerald LLP

Mark is Chair. He advises a wide variety of clients who are engaged in the promotion and management of all types of investment funds, including UCITS funds, money market funds, ETFs, hedge funds, real estate funds, infrastructure/real assets and private equity funds. He works with some of the largest fund managers in the domestic and international funds market, as well as with large institutional and seed investors, such as pension schemes, and many of the leading prime brokerage houses. Mark also provides advice on investment business regulation and financial services law. Mark was formerly a member of the Council of Irish Funds and is currently Chair of the Private Equity Working Group and also Chairs the UCITS V Remuneration Group.

Leading individuals

Iain Ferguson

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Iain is a partner in our Investment Management Group. He trained and qualified as a solicitor in McCann FitzGerald and most recently practised in a leading international asset management business. Iain has significant expertise in structuring and advising on a wide range of UCITS/AIFs, including ETFs, Structured products and hedge funds. He is a member of the IFIA ETF Working Group since its formation and has participated in a number of other industry working groups.

Next Generation Partners

Morgan Dunne

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Partner