OVERVIEW
Richard is an Of Counsel of Maples and Calder's Funds & Investment Management team in the Maples Group's Dublin office. He advises in respect of the establishment, authorisation and on-going operation of Irish regulated investment funds including UCITS, AIFs and other fund products. He also advises fund service providers including management companies, administrators, depositaries and investment managers.
Richard has particular expertise in the area of sustainable finance and advises clients in respect of the implementation and compliance with the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations ("SFDR") and the Taxonomy Regulation. He also frequently advises in respect of structuring alternative strategies within the UCITS and QIAIF framework and a wide variety of fund financing transactions.
BACKGROUND
Richard joined the Maples Group in 2017. He previously worked in the asset management group of a leading Irish law firm, where he also trained as a solicitor.AREAS OF EXPERTISE
BAR ADMISSIONS
2014 - Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
EDUCATION
National University of Ireland, Galway, BA
National University of Ireland, Galway, LLB
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KNOWLEDGE
- The CLOser - June 2024 27 June 2024
- Update on the UK's Implementation of the Overseas Funds Regime for UCITS 25 June 2024
- ICLG Aviation Finance & Leasing 2024: Cayman Islands 20 June 2024
- ESMA Report on MiFID II Marketing Requirements 19 June 2024
- Meeting The Operational Challenges of SFDR: The Time To Act Is Now 18 June 2024
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Advises Pantarei Asset Management Limited on Hong Kong Fund Launches 27 June 2024
- Maples Group Advises Drake & Scull International PJSC on Landmark Sukuk SPV Issuance 25 June 2024
- Maples Group Pledges US$ 70k to Support Inclusive Education in the BVI 19 June 2024
- Maples Group Advises on US$500 Million Fund Formation by Japan-focused Private Equity Firm 17 June 2024
- Maples Group Advises Screaming Eagle on US$4.6 Billion Combination with Lionsgate's Studio Business 14 June 2024