Investment Funds - Ireland
What the team is known for
Arthur Cox has a powerful practice boasting expertise in a wide range of matters. The law firm has a strong reputation for work on the establishment of ETFs, with further experience in standalone mandates in which ETFs seek to adopt an ICSD model for the settlement of transactions. Arthur Cox assists with the creation of funds that incorporate ESG provisions. The law firm has assisted global fund management services providers with specialised depositary activities authorisation. Arthur Cox frequently acts for US-based clients on Irish law matters.
Strengths
"Arthur Cox exhibits thoughtful intellectualism in how it approaches complex areas."
"The law firm has a deep pool of partner and associate talent to draw on."
"The Arthur Cox team is extremely knowledgeable and has a strong ability to handle complex problems."
"Arthur Cox has the best ETF team out there."
"Everything the team delivers is always top-notch."
Work highlights
Arthur Cox assisted CIRCA5000 with the establishment of its first ETFs.
Notable practitioners
Kevin Murphy is highly regarded for his expertise in a range of funds mandates including the formation of UCITS funds. He is US-qualified and frequently acts on cross-border files.
Tara O'Reilly is a leading figure in the Irish ETF space. She also stands out for her experience in the launch of funds that involve UCITS establishment. "Tara O'Reilly's advice is always well thought through and appropriate." "Tara is a market leader, especially in the exchange traded funds area."
Dara Harrington advises on a variety of funds mandates including the establishment of loan origination funds and UCITS platform creation. "Dara Harrington is fantastic, super commercial, a great problem-solver and very responsive." "Dara is a really strong private funds lawyer."
Cormac Commins regularly advises clients on the establishment of UCITS ETFs and other funds. "Cormac Commins is an experienced funds lawyer."
Ian Dillon advises clients on a range of matters including real estate funds and ICAV funds. "Ian Dillon is excellent; he just gets it. He is practical, straightforward and presents legal arguments in a really understandable way." "Ian is personable, very knowledgeable and always commercial in how regulatory requirements are best managed by the client."
