Investment funds

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP has an extensive background in UCITS, ETFs, alternative investment funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate funds, among other areas. It has a team that covers the range of fund structuring, fund establishments, and regulatory authorisation and compliance. It also brings its leading derivatives expertise to the funds environment. Prominent figure Iain Ferguson leads the investment management group, with longstanding expertise in UCITS and AIFs The team also includes the immensely experienced Mark White, an authority on private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. Darragh Murphy is a key name for regulatory matters, Morgan Dunne continues to impress, while Anna Moran and Clare Gillett were promoted to the partnership in May 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘The team has unrivalled knowledge of all facets of fund establishment, legislation, governance and management. Combined with practical advice, this provides my team with the ability to manage our investments to the highest standards.’
‘Morgan Dunne is our go to lawyer on all aspects of fund advice. He has an ability to distil complex situations into pragmatic and straightforward advice, while deeply understanding his clients requirements, limitations and objectives. Within our team, our AIFM and our compliance personnel, his opinion is highly sought and valued.’
‘Highly responsive and practical legal advice provided in a timely manner. Transparency on costs. ’
‘Iain Ferguson's exceptional knowledge of the market and of the Central Bank of Ireland requirements in the area of investment funds is extremely helpful when dealing with non-plain vanilla products. Iain also has an excellent working relationship with the Central Bank, which has been of great assistance in order to resolve outstanding items and achieve timely fund authorisations. His advice is always pragmatic, commercial, actionable and to the point. Iain and his team are highly recommended.’
‘Strong depth of quality across the team and all lawyers are very approachable and reactive to client needs. ’
‘Ian Ferguson provided pragmatic, commercial advice with direct experience of all matters at hand.'
'Saibh Hurley was very strong and experienced in all matters that she was presented with. ’

Key clients

Ardstone Capital
Willis Towers Watson
AMX
UBS Wealth Management
UBS Investment Bank
Universal Investment Ireland
PEAL Capital Partners Group
Emerald Technology Ventures
Urbeo Residential ICAV
JO Hambro Capital Management
Pzena Investment Management
Alvarium Investments
Hedge Fund Research, Inc.
Solas Capital AG
MetLife Investment Management Europe
BlueCove
ValueAct Capital
Nordea Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management
Aon Hewitt
UBS Global Asset Management
Irish Life Investment Managers
Hewlett Packard
Insight Investment
Goodbody Stockbrokers
Equity Trustees Fund Services
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Fund Partners
AMP Capital
Findlay Park Partners
Brandes
HFR Asset Management
Impax Asset Management
Davy
Ireland (Irish State)
Fairfax (Hamblin Watsa)
M&G Investment Management
Coupland Cardiff Asset Management
Dragon Capital Management
Investcorp Credit Management
ABC arbitrage Asset Management
Marathon Asset Management
FFF Partners
EC Pohl & Co
Perpetual Group
Julius Baer
Elkstone Partners

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