McCann FitzGerald LLP is recognised for its expertise in regulatory advice, fund structuring, risk management, and compliance matters. The team is led by Iain Ferguson, who has extensive experience in structuring, establishing, and advising on a wide variety of UCITS and AIFs. Mark White advises a diverse client base involved in the promotion and management of UCITS and alternative investment funds, while Morgan Dunne focuses on the structuring and establishment of fund management companies and investment vehicles.
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Testimonials
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- Very responsive, practical advice. They are knowledgeable and committed.
- ‘We have worked exclusively with Mark White, and he is by far one of the best lawyers we have worked with – and this is across various jurisdictions.'
- ‘Morgan Dunne has a top-class knowledge of the Funds sector and steers us around any potential pitfalls. He is a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Great team, exceptional knowledge, extremely pragmatic.’
- ‘Morgan Dunne is an absolute rock star. Incredibly knowledgeable, commercial, available, and just generally lovely to work with. He has a great team both in funds and the wider McCanns team.’
- ‘Strong team with a deep bench. Commercial and pragmatic approach to all matters, as well as having their finger on the pulse of the latest industry trends.’
- ‘The McCann FitzGerald investment funds team are market leaders. The team work seamlessly as a dedicated group. They are good at coming up with robust solutions for various challenges. They take a flexible client-oriented approach.’
- ‘We work with Iain Ferguson and Mark White. Both are stand-out lawyers, with a level of experience and market knowledge hard to match in the Irish market. We highly appreciate their competence, timeliness, and solutions-oriented approach.’
Key clients
- Impax
- UBS
- Julius Baer
- Willis Towers Watson
- MetLife
- JO Hambro/Perpetual
- AlTi
- Ardstone
- M&G Investment Management
- Universal
- Urbeo
- Edge Aviation
- Cantor Fitzgerald
- Elkstone
- Trium Capital
- Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) – Irish State
- Sovereign Wealth Fund
- J&E Davy
- Burgess ICAV
- Irish Diaspora Loan Fund plc (IDLF)
Work highlights
Advised Edge Aviation on the establishment of a loan originating AIF that lends in respect of aircraft assets.
Advised MetLife on a series of loan originating AIFs that launched in 2025.
Advised AlTi on the establishment of its initial private debt AIF to ‘house’ its strategic partnership with Allianz.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Iain Ferguson
Other key lawyers
Mark White; Morgan Dunne