Mr Dualta Counihan > Matheson LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Matheson LLP
70 SIR JOHN ROGERSON'S QUAY
DUBLIN 2
Ireland
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Work Department

Partner in Asset Management Department

Position

Dualta Counihan is a partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds Group at Matheson. He practises financial services law and advises many of the world’s leading financial institutions, investment banks, asset management companies, and service providers carrying on business in Ireland or through Irish vehicles.

Dualta has extensive experience in advising a wide range of domestic and international clients on the structuring, establishment, marketing and sale of investment vehicles and products in Ireland and other jurisdictions. In particular, he advises on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the establishment of private and public investment funds in Ireland, the listing of investment funds on the Euronext, the structuring, offer and sale of investment instruments and investment products, the provision of investment advice and other financial services.

Education

University College Dublin (BCL, LLM in Commercial Law)

Lawyer Rankings

Ireland > Investment funds

(Hall of Fame)

Dualta CounihanMatheson LLP

Matheson LLP has a major market share with advice to some 1,200 Irish-domiciled funds, representing seven of the top ten promoters of Irish funds  and eight of the top ten US asset managers. The firm is also committed to advising smaller and start-up managers. It has been a dominant force in the ILP sector over the last few years thanks to its dedication to the private funds segment and has advised on the first ELTIFs authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. It remains noted for its extensive record in the ESG and sustainability sector. Tara Doyle continues to impress in ESG-related matters and ILPs. Dualta Counihan has wide-ranging experience, including ICAV and ILP vehicles. Shay Lydon, Philip Lovegrove and Michelle Ridge are also prominent names. Oisin McClenaghan has left the firm.