Donnacha O'Connor

Partner

Dublin

Asset Management and Investment Funds

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Donnacha O'Connor

Donnacha is a Partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds team and Financial Regulation team.

Donnacha advises international fund sponsors on the establishment and regulation of Irish funds. He also advises financial services firms.

He regularly establishes and advises long-only, structured and alternative UCITS, hedge funds, lending funds, feeder funds, funds of funds, funds designed for Treaty access and real estate funds.

He establishes and advises fund managers, investment managers, distributors, proprietary trading firms, electronic market makers, retail on-line brokerage firms and MTFs.

He advises on fund formation, investment firm formation and regulatory matters affecting regulated entities in Ireland. He advises on industry standard master derivatives, securities loan and repo agreements as well as prime brokerage agreements.

Donnacha is a Partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds team and Financial Regulation team.

Donnacha advises international fund sponsors on the establishment and regulation of Irish funds. He also advises financial services firms.

He regularly establishes and advises long-only, structured and alternative UCITS, hedge funds, lending funds, feeder funds, funds of funds, funds designed for Treaty access and real estate funds.

He establishes and advises fund managers, investment managers, distributors, proprietary trading firms, electronic market makers, retail on-line brokerage firms and MTFs.

He advises on fund formation, investment firm formation and regulatory matters affecting regulated entities in Ireland. He advises on industry standard master derivatives, securities loan and repo agreements as well as prime brokerage agreements.

Relevant Experience

The formation of a number of Irish funds that specialise in lending, private markets opportunities, concentrated equity investing and sustainable investing.

The formation of a number of MiFID investment management firms and fund management companies in Ireland.

The resolution of a number of disputes involving fund boards, management companies and other service providers.

Testimonials

Donnacha O’Connor's depth of knowledge is second to none, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to combine technical excellence with sound commercial judgment.

Chambers

Global

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He is a great provider of solutions for Irish and cross-border funds.

Chambers

Global

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Donnacha is our trusted partner who understands our business objectives and aligns strategy accordingly. His expertise and extensive practical knowledge add great value to our operations and overall success.

Chambers

Global

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He is very commercial and responsive.

Chambers

Europe

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Donnacha has extensive knowledge of the legal requirements.

Chambers Global

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Besides being a great expert in his field, he always shows dedication and a willingness to help.

Chambers Global

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Donnacha O'Connor understands complex problems very quickly.

Chambers

Europe

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