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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Work Department
Investment Funds, Finance, Financial Services Regulation, Stock Exchange Listing Services
Position

Partner

Career

Iain Ferguson graduated from Trinity College Dublin (LLB) in 2002 and qualified in 2006. He trained with McCann FitzGerald LLP and became a Partner in 2015. Iain has significant expertise in structuring, establishing and advising on a wide range of UCITS/AIFs including structured products, hedge funds, ETFs, loan/credit funds, real estate funds, private equity funds and infrastructure funds.

Iain has also practiced in a leading international asset management and investment banking business. He advises major global fund promoters and asset managers, investment banks, wealth managers, family offices, custodians and international prime brokers in connection with their Irish authorised fund activities.

Memberships
The Law Society of Ireland, 2006 Chair of the Irish Funds’ Front Office Steering Group Member of the Irish Funds’ ETF Working Group

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.'

  • 'Mark White combines deep technical expertise with a very practical approach, always keeping commercial considerations in mind. Rather than getting stuck in theoretical and legal arguments, he consistently finds workable solutions that help clients move forward while protecting clients’ interests.'

Key clients

  • Impax
  • UBS

Work highlights

Advised Edge Aviation on the establishment of a loan originating AIF that lends in respect of aircraft assets.