Matheson LLP frequently advises on all aspects of UCITS, including structured UCITS, ETFs, and money market funds. The team is led by Tara Doyle, who focuses on the structuring, establishment, and distribution of investment vehicles both in Ireland and internationally. Dualta Counihan has extensive experience advising on the formation of a broad range of fund structures and products, including master-feeder arrangements, funds of funds, and private equity vehicles. Shay Lydon specialises in the structuring, establishment, and ongoing operation of both mutual and alternative investment funds in Ireland. Shane Kennedy advises on a wide range of fund types, including traditional mutual funds, structured products, and multi-manager platforms.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Consistently expert, timely, tailored, and excellent support and advice from the entire Matheson team.’
- ‘Matheson has been our trusted adviser for many years and continues to provide a great service for our business. Their lawyers have a deep understanding of our business and are very approachable, professional and pragmatic.’
- ‘The individuals we work with are very approachable, professional and pragmatic, and have a very good understanding of our business, which helps tremendously. They are also very prompt and will adapt accordingly to our more urgent and/or evolving needs.’
- ‘Matheson's investment funds practice stands out for the breadth and depth of their market knowledge, prompt responses and bespoke advice that reflects an understanding of their clients' business needs.'
- ‘Dualta Counihan is an outstanding funds lawyer. He is a technically excellent and is a first-rate communicator, delivering advice in a clear and measured way. He has enormous experience and is always calm, whatever the situation.'
- ‘Matheson funds team provides quick, practical and efficient legal advice. They are very commercial in their approach and stay at the forefront of any legal and regulatory developments in Ireland.’
Key clients
- Goldman Sachs
- BlackRock
- Morgan Stanley
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Amundi
- JP Morgan
- HPS Partners
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Invesco
- Man Group
- SEI
- HSBC
- State Street Global Advisors
- Citigroup
- Aberdeen Standard Investments
- Barings
- Charles Schwab
- Rockefeller
- White Oak
- Funding Circle
Work highlights
Advised on the establishment of BlackRock’s first Irish index mutual fund, which invests in a portfolio of sukuk bonds, in a manner consistent with Shari’ah.
Advised on the establishment of the first Irish UCITS (ETF) with 100% exposure to Saudi government bonds.
Advised on the continued expansion of PGIM Private Capital's ELTIF range having advised PGIM on the establishment of the first ELTIFs in Ireland in 2024.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Tara Doyle
Other key lawyers
Shane Kennedy; Dualta Counihan; Shay Lydon