‘Lorena Dunne is indispensable. Her technical knowledge is second to none, particularly with respect to ESG. I can’t recommend her enough for any asset manager struggling to implement complex new regulations such as SFDR practically.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge, very responsive to queries and proactive in terms of “looking around corners”.’

‘A&L is truly the best. While maintaining professionalism at all times, they engage in a personal, efficient and timely manner such that no call or question is left unanswered. They create and enable a supportive environment which provides tremendous comfort.’

‘Very strong team who work closely with their clients to ensure a successful outcome. Work very proactively and collaboratively with clients to meet their needs. Very diverse team in terms of age, experience and background. ’

‘Very collaborative and approachable. Always very friendly and willing to help and overall a pleasure to deal with, including Kerill O’Shaughnessy and Stephen Carson.’

‘Kerill O’Shaughnessy is a stand-out partner.’

‘A&L Goodbody provides a 360-degree service on all aspects relevant from a legal point of view for carrying out activities for an asset management company. It’s a one-stop shop for our company.’

‘A&L has a great team. Lorena Dunne is an outstanding funds lawyer who goes out of the way to support her clients around the clock if needed. She is such a smart and hard worker, eloquent, efficient and so responsive.’

‘The Arthur Cox team under the responsibility of Tara O’Reilly is very knowledgeable on the investment fund’s industry and ETF Funds in Ireland. They are well introduced and recognised by the regulator which helps to give comfort to their clients. The team is also very reactive and efficient when providing legal advice.’

‘The main difference with competitors is the capacity of Arthur Cox team to provide relevant and very accurate answers on a short-term basis. They are reliable and the relationship is very easy.’

‘Commercially minded and the whole team led by Kevin Murphy make a point of understanding the client’s business and workings.’

‘Kevin Murphy is a trusted advisor with a deep knowledge of the Irish funds market.’

‘The practice has a commercial, pragmatic and responsive approach. Clients would be particularly interested in this as a skill set within the team.’

‘They are best in class at all levels of the organisation whether that is dealing with the Managing Partner, the Head of Funds or junior associates. There has been consistency in client coverage, aided by excellent employee retention, which has helped foster a very close working relationship.’

‘Eimear O’Dwyer and Ronan Cremin consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Their integrity is unwavering, and they always prioritise ethical practices. Additionally, their strong work ethic drives them to go the extra mile and deliver exceptional results.’

‘The lawyers are incredibly committed to supporting us and are in many ways partners. At all levels, I see experts at the top of their field giving 100%.’

‘Team possesses excellent industry knowledge, is responsive, and delivers timely and efficient advice and work product.’

‘Barry O’Connor and Shane Kennedy have been trusted and reliable advisors with deep sector expertise as well as knowledge of our group. They continue to provide excellent advice with great attitude.’

‘Very professional, strong and reliable practice with very good depth. Can seamlessly interchange where needed between different partners and lawyers. Very commercial and highly rated throughout our business.’

‘Their ability and willingness to listen, advise, adapt and react when you most need them is notable. They are also very pragmatic and commercial. Barry O’Connor has an amazing ability to break down and advise on the most complex of areas. ’

‘Exceptional market knowledge and technical ability; highly commercial approach; longevity of key partners; depth of team; transparent billing and good value for money; strong capabilities across related practices (e.g. tax, regulatory, structured finance).’

‘Dualta Counihan’s technical ability, market knowledge and commercial insights are unsurpassed, and he always makes himself available. Anthony Gaskin has strong technical ability, good market knowledge, makes himself available whenever needed, and has an exemplary work ethic.’

‘The team is proactive in their support.’

‘Shay Lydon has unparalleled technical knowledge and applies it to achieve efficient and commercial client outcomes. Liam Collins is a true partner to the team. He anticipates our requirements, drives our matters forward and adds value at every stage.’

‘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.’

‘Clodagh Ruigrok does a fantastic job of proactively bringing relevant matters to our attention. She is also very responsive to ad hoc queries.’

‘James Phelan is a vital resource who can provide a commercial perspective, combined with a deep understanding of the rules.’

‘James Phelan is always willing to go the extra mile and his advice is always sensible and on point. James has an exceptional understanding of the UCITS regulatory landscape and can be completely relied upon to steer you safely through any engagement with the Central Bank.’

‘John Aherne has a wealth of experience that he brings to bear in all advice he provides. Vincent Coyne is an accomplished lawyer and can be relied on for excellent guidance in all situations.’

‘The team at William Fry are fantastic to work with and are excellent at bringing in their best on specific topics to get the right results. They are always exceptionally responsive and friendly to deal with and always get the job done properly and on time. ’

‘John Aherne adds real value by bringing his technical knowledge to bear through his advice and support. John has worked across all types of fund structures and his breadth of experience provides clients with a broader perspective and insight.’

‘Clodagh Ruigrok and Elena Canavan-Young are very responsive and client-focused. Always finding time to allocate and provide effective, rapid solutions. ’

‘Nessa Joyce is an industry leader in ESG and SFDR matters. Felipe De Oliveira is at all times extremely personable to deal with and responsive. The quality of the William Fry associates is impressive.’

‘Dechert LLP has deep subject knowledge and a high level of service and commitment to their clients.’

‘Declan O’Sullivan’s knowledge and contacts in the industry is invaluable. Stephen Nolan has been key to building our fund solutions with outstanding commitment and service.’

‘Jeff Mackey is knowledgable, practical, and has a good understanding of the challenges that clients face.’

‘An impressive lineup of partners that are well established in the market.’

‘Michelle Lloyd, Gayle Bowen and Shane Geraghty are each individuals I would trust entirely. We’re hopeful of building out our relationship with them.’

‘The firm is very responsive and commercially oriented rather than just focusing on the legal aspect of any issue.’

‘Conor Durkin and his team are excellent to deal with.’

‘Strong technical and commercial approach.’

‘They are practical, efficient, commercial and results-focused. Both Conor Durkin and Matthew Skelly managed to combine tactics and strategy to achieve a compliant and commercially effective outcome to a challenging situation.’

‘Easy access and availability of the team when needed.’

‘Willingness to engage in a conversation or discussion without always having to be “on the clock”. Conor Durkin in particular.’

‘Walkers are very much aligned to their clients’ interests and give proactive advice. Damien Barnaville has great availability and ability to deliver timely, succinct and accurate solutions. He is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Eimear Keane is collaborative and together we worked our way through the twists and turns of the issues we were dealing with and found our way to the right solution.’

‘Very strong team. Deep knowledge combined with strong commercial acumen. ’

‘Nicholas Blake-Knox, Eimear Keane and Aongus McCarthy are all technically strong and have detailed knowledge of their clients. Their responsiveness to clients is always first-rate and quality of work is consistently high. ’

‘Nicholas Blake-Knox has provided a continuous level of excellent service in investment fund matters. He really understands our firm’s business and provides invaluable legal advice along with deep insights into market practices. Clear and sound answers to complex questions.’

‘Very approachable and understands fully our corporate structure and set-up when advising. Always a big plus if they understand our business.’

‘The team are leaders in the field and provide commercial and practical advice quickly.’

‘Aongus McCarthy is always incredibly responsive and takes the time to provide a commercial response tailored to our business needs. Aongus always exceeds the expectations of the business and is a trusted adviser.’

‘Provide a friendly and pleasant service.’

‘Personable and pragmatic. Took the time to understand our business.’

‘David Naughton was very pragmatic and responsive in dealing with a complex regulatory issue in an area where there was quite a bit of uncertainty. He was always trying to get to the best position that he could for his client.’

‘David Naughton and his team deliver focused and practical advice.’