Investment funds

Maples Group

Maples Group is another dominant force in the Irish asset management and investment funds market. It has an extensive team covering all aspects of the field and has a sizeable market share of Irish-domiciled clients. It is a clear leader in the launch of new Irish funds and has successfully targeted key growth areas such as the ELTIF 2.0 framework, sustainable finance products, ETFs, ILPs and loan origination funds. Adam Donoghue co-heads the funds group alongside Eimear O’Dwyer , who is noted for ESG and sustainable funds, as is Ian Conlon . John Gallagher is recognised for UCITS and AIFMD-compliant products and Aaron Mulcahy has forged a reputation in the ELTIF space. Ronan Cremin and Niamh O’Shea are emerging talents.

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Testimonials

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‘Aaron Mulcahy is very approachable, responsive and understands the needs of our business. He gets to the nub of the issue quickly, and finds commercial solutions to often complex issues. He has the ability to preempt potential regulatory issues before they arise and helps us bring products to the market quicker as a consequence.’
‘Advice is always well-researched and comprehensive, with complex matters being conveyed in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, the firm is able to find solutions that take into account the practical operations and needs of our business, whilst still remaining legally compliant at all times. We also appreciate that they are always able to meet our deadlines which are often very demanding. ’
‘The individuals are able to translate complex legal concepts in a concise and easily understandable manner. They always respond to queries very quickly, have an incredible work ethic and are results-orientated, whilst always ensuring legal compliance.’
‘Maples' practice has a global reach with substantive presence in major fund domiciles. That reach of service enables fund providers to explore multiple options and seek solutions readily for the establishment of investment funds particularly in alternative or private market segments. Their high standard of expertise and value added service is delivered in a business-minded manner at competitive rates.’
‘High standards of expertise, and a business-like, highly responsive approach are stand-out qualities. Peter Stapleton has led their Dublin office to prominence in the industry. At the same time partners such as Aaron Mulcahy are providing exceptional client service with a deep technical expertise. ’
‘Maples has excellent people which provide seamless capabilities across Ireland, UK and Luxembourg. They have a deep understanding of our specific organisational needs which translates into effective transactions. Maples are an essential part of our fund deal team.’
‘Aaron Mulcahy - standout partner - available and responsive, technically excellent.'
'Very good support team.’

Key clients

36 South Capital Advisors
AIB
Alliance Bernstein LP
Amundi
Apollo
Artisan Partners
Bain Capital Credit
Banco Santander International
Bank of Ireland Private Banking
Blackstone Group
Brilliance Asset Management Limited
Cardinal Capital Group
Citigroup
Clean Energy Transition
Credit Suisse
CVC Capital Partners
Deutsche Bank
Fortress Investment Group
Goldman Sachs
HarbourVest Partners (Ireland) Limited
Heronbridge Investment Management LLP
Innocap Investment Management Inc.
Insight Investment
Invesco
IQ EQ Fund Management (Ireland) Limited
Jupiter Asset Management
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co ("KKR")
Lansdowne Partners
LHP Ireland Fund Management Limited
LMR Partners
Man Group
Marathon Asset Management
Marshall Wace
MetLife
Morgan Stanley
Neuberger Berman Investment Funds plc, Neuberger Berman Investment Funds II plc
Newton Investment Management
Nippon Life India Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Russell Investments
Sanlam
Sector Asset Management
StepStone Group
Vulcan Value Partners, LLC
Waterfall Asset Management
Waystone
Winton Capital

Work highlights

Advised Neuberger Berman on an extensive SFDR periodic reporting project for its Irish regulated fund platforms.
Advised StepStone Group on the launch of the largest ever dedicated venture capital secondaries fund.
Advised Credit Suisse on the merger of a range of ETFs as part of Credit Suisse's acquisition by UBS.

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