Dillon Eustace
The Irish law firm, , has appointed Laura Goonan and Hannah Fenlon as partners in its asset management and investment funds practice.
Goonan advises investment funds, investment managers, fund management companies and other service providers in the asset management sector on carrying on business in Ireland, including in respect of formation as well as ongoing regulatory advice. She has experience in both the UCITS (including exchange-traded funds) and alternative investment fund (AIF) markets.
Fenlon advises investment managers on a broad range of Irish investment fund regulatory matters, including structuring and establishment as well as ongoing operation and compliance. She is an expert in a wide variety of investment strategies such as equities, hedge, fixed income, private debt and credit and ESG-focussed strategies. Fenlon also advises on the establishment, authorisation, and ongoing operation of Irish fund management companies, the firm said.
“They have both demonstrated outstanding talent and commitment since they joined us as trainee solicitors and their appointments further enhance our market leading asset management and investment funds service,” Donnacha O’Connor, managing partner, said.
Pictured from left to right: Partner Laura Goonan (Asset Management & Investment Funds), Donnacha O’Connor (Managing Partner) and Partner Hannah Fenlon (Asset Management & Investment Funds).
Taylor Wessing
has appointed Nick Warr as the firm's next UK senior partner for a three-year term. He will succeed Dominic FitzPatrick who will have completed six years in the role in December.
Warr, who heads the firm's international Private Wealth sector group, has been a partner since 2005. He will continue to practise and serve clients alongside his new leadership responsibilities, the firm said in a statement.