A&L Goodbody LLP ‘s commitment to the investment fund sector has landed it with additional engagements in ESG and sustainability, ETF and private funds work. The firm has a steady mix of fund formation and advisory engagements. It is working intensively in the ESG and sustainability segment, including on new fund launches and implementing SFDR level 2 disclosures. It has brought in new ETF clients, has established a series of private equity funds and remains a real force in real estate funds. Stephen Carson leads the asset management and investment funds team and retains close connections to clients in London, having spent several years there. Michael Barr and Kerill O’Shaughnessy are also senior members of the team, along with ESG and sustainability specialist Lorena Dunne , who is ’very commercial and thorough‘. Chris Bergin was promoted to partner in 2024 and Brian McDermott retired.
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‘A&L Goodbody are experts in their field and have been pivotal in our journey. The team are knowledgeable and responsive and we very much see them as a platinum partner.’
‘Outstanding technical expertise, provides legal advice based on extensive experience, market practice. Team is also very responsive and make themselves available to provide legal support with very short notice. ’
‘Stephen Carson is an expert in his field and an absolute pleasure to work with. We are forever indebted to him.’
‘The team are consistent and uniquely dedicated to our firm. We have weekly check in calls and a consistent product line that makes ALG crucial to our work flow. Stephen Carson is very well connected to the industry and to the Central Bank and can get things done for us.’
‘Stephen Carson is our relationship partner. He is a stand out lawyer in the Irish ETF industry. His service quality is excellent. He understands the esoteric aspects of our work. He is very responsive and good to work with.'
‘Lorena Dunne has been excellent. Very commercial and thorough.’
‘Top class team which has excellent knowledge of the funds space and are very accessible and responsive.’
‘For the most part I was dealing with Chris Bergin. There was a huge benefit to having an investment funds lawyer being a key and integrated part of the team dealing with a litigation matter.'
Key clients
- Alter Domus
- Amundi
- Apex Group
- Avenue Capital
- Aviva Investors
- AXOVISION
- BennBridge
- BIT Capital
- Catalyst Capital Advisors
- Cleaves Securities
Work highlights
- Advised on the establishment of QIAIF ICAV as the Lloyd’s global public funds platform which will consist of a series of select funds across asset classes.
- Advised on the establishment of a suite of 12 new Article 8 ETFs on the Xtrackers range.
- Advised on the legal and regulatory aspects of implementing the merger including seeking approval of the Central Bank of Ireland and shareholders of Pareto Nordic Omega.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Chris Bergin
Practice head
Stephen Carson
Other key lawyers
Michael Barr, Kerill O’Shaughnessy, Lorena Dunne; Chris Bergin