A&L Goodbody LLP has built a strong reputation in ESG, ETF, and private fund formation, with a growing international client base. The team is led by Stephen Carson, who advises global asset managers and investment banks on the establishment and authorisation of a wide range of investment funds, including UCITS and AIFs. Michael Barr provides guidance on mutual funds law and regulation, as well as on the establishment, authorisation, and listing of Irish funds. Kerill O’Shaughnessy maintains a broad practice covering both UCITS and alternative investment structures, while Chris Bergin advises on the creation and operation of regulated and unregulated Irish funds, including ETFs, money market, and private equity funds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michael Barr has deep industry knowledge, combined with commercial acumen for solution-focused legal and regulatory advice.’
- ‘Deep industry knowledge, combined with commercial acumen for solution-focused legal and regulatory advice.’
- ‘Lorena Dunne is worth her weight in gold in terms of her knowledge and assessment of regulation for ESG and SFDR.’
- ‘The Asset Management & Investment Funds team are stellar at A&L.'
- ‘Kerill O'Shaughnessy's knowledge and willingness to engage with us are excellent.'
- ‘The knowledge base of the team was excellent in guiding us through the project.’
Key clients
- Allfunds Investment Solutions
- Alter Domus
- Amundi
- Apex Group Limited
- Avenue Capital
- Aviva Investors
- AXOVISION
- BennBridge Limited
- BIT Capital
- Catalyst Capital Advisors
- Candoris
- Cleaves Securities AS
Work highlights
Advising Zurich Kantonal Bank on the establishment of its Irish Swiss Canto ETF range including three equity Article 9 index tracking ETFs.
Advised IPUT plc on the establishment of the IPUT Nexus Logistics Fund, as a sub-fund IPUT plc classified as an SFDR Article 9 fund.
Advising DWS on the establishment of a new common contractual fund platform with initial fund, namely Xtrackers World Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned UCITS CCF.
Lawyers
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Chris Bergin
Practice head
Stephen Carson
Other key lawyers
Michael Barr; Kerill O’Shaughnessy; Chris Bergin; Lorena Dunne; Eimear Keane