Proposed Reform of Ireland’s Limited Partnership Regime
We examine key policy proposals from the DETE's recent consultation on reforms to the Limited Partnerships Act 1907.
John specialises in advising on regulated and unregulated fund structures including UCITS, ETFs, hedge funds, real estate, private equity and credit funds.
He also advises on the full spectrum of regulatory issues impacting the asset management sector including: licensing, segregated mandates, governance requirements, outsourcing, acquiring transaction clearance, conduct of business issues, client assets and product governance and distribution.
John was previously a London based senior lawyer with HSBC Global Asset Management advising on its European fund and managed account offerings and regulatory change projects.
John’s recent work has included advising:
- a global insurer on the establishment and unit-linked distribution of a passive strategy UCITS Common Contractual Fund platform;
- on Brexit related contingency planning and regulatory solutions for a range of financial institutions;
- on the establishment of an Irish MiFID distribution and advisory firm;
- UCITS money market funds and their service providers on the Money Market Fund Regulation;
- a global asset manager on a material outsourcing of middle and back office functions; and
- a UK credit specialist on the establishment of an umbrella qualifying investor AIF engaging in a range of alternative credit strategies.
John is a member of the Irish Funds MiFID II Working Group and served as a representative on the European Fund and Asset Management Association’s Distribution and Investor Protection Group. He is also a member of the Association of Compliance Officers Ireland.
2024 Legal 500 EMEA
"John Aherne adds real value by bringing his technical knowledge to bear through his advice and support. John has worked across all types of fund structures and his breadth of experience provides clients with a broader perspective and insight."
2025 IFLR 1000
“John has great expertise, quickly identifies and the issues and finds solutions to our specific issues, all while communicating this in a clear and simple way." “Excellent problem solving and communication.”
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