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Shane Coveney

Shane Coveney

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Dillon Eustace

Dillon Eustace

Ireland

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Investment funds

Dillon Eustace provides comprehensive advice on fund structuring, sub-fund establishment, and regulatory investigations. The team is led by Etain de Valera, who specialises in the establishment, structuring, and ongoing operation of investment funds. Donnacha O’Connor focuses on the structuring and authorisation of Irish-regulated investment funds, while Cillian Bredin advises on private debt, liability-driven investments, liquid alternatives, and emerging market funds. Shane Coveney is recognised for his expertise in ETFs, and Brian Higgins advises on the full spectrum of fund types, from UCITS to alternative investment funds. Brian Kelliher’s practice encompasses product design, contract negotiation, and all aspects of regulatory and compliance advice.
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+ 353 1 673 1749
Email
[email protected]
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Work Department
Asset Management and Investment Funds
Position

Partner, Asset Management and Investment Funds

Career

Shane is a partner in Dillon Eustace Asset Management and Investment Funds team with particular expertise in exchange traded funds (ETFs), UCITS and Alternative Investment Funds.

Shane has over 14 years’ experience in advising international asset management firms and investment banks in relation to the structuring, establishment and authorisation of Irish regulated investment funds and in providing regulatory advice to leading international asset managers and fund promoters. In addition to advising the promoters and investment managers of such funds, Shane advises fund investors, fund directors and fund service providers on relevant Irish law, regulatory issues impacting the asset management sector and market practice. Shane has a particular expertise in ETFs having advised several large asset managers and ETF specialists on the establishment of their Irish domiciled exchange traded fund products and is a member of the Irish chapter of Women in ETFs.

Education

University College Cork
Law Society of Ireland
Admitted to practice in England and Wales

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Testimonials

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  • ‘What really sets this practice apart is the way they combine professionalism with a genuinely approachable and down-to-earth style. The team is extremely responsive — they are quick to turn things around and always flexible in adapting to our needs, which makes working with them seamless.'

    'They maintain the highest level of professionalism, ensuring that we always feel confident in their advice and representation.’

    ‘Laura Goonan stands out as an exceptional partner to work with. She combines deep legal expertise with a very pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, which makes her advice not only technically sound but also commercially useful.'

    ‘Dillon Eustace's team seems particularly invested in wanting to understand client perspectives and needs.’

    ‘The team is very responsive and has a strong understanding of market practices. The team strives to be practical and creative to reach solutions.’

    ‘The two primary individuals with whom we work are very responsive and have a strong understanding of market practices. They strive to be practical and creative to reach solutions.’

    ‘With the largest funds practice in Ireland and a deep bench of experienced partners, Dillon Eustace has expertise across all fund structures and asset classes.’

    ‘The funds team stand out as true partners, providing reliable, practical advice at all stages of the fund lifecycle. In particular, Cillian Bredin and Etain de Valera instil confidence with their extensive experience and steady guidance.’