Lorena Dunne

Partner

Lorena is the London-based Partner in our Asset Management & Investment Funds practice and Co-Head of William Fry’s ESG & Sustainability Practice Group.

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Lorena Dunne

Lorena has extensive experience advising a range of leading international asset managers on all matters connected with the establishment and ongoing operation of investment funds in Ireland and significant expertise in advising on EU Sustainable Finance regulation. Qualified as a Solicitor in both the Republic of Ireland and in England & Wales, she also holds a Masters in International (including Environmental and Human Rights) Law from the University of Cambridge.

Ranking & Recommendations

2022 Chambers Global

Lorena is based in London and is highlighted for her expertise in ESG-related funds. She garners further praise for her knowledge of SFDR.

2022 Legal 500 UK

"The team is extremely knowledgeable in technical areas, while also very reliable versus tight deadlines. Technical information was imparted in simple and effective terms, which aided processes on the client side. The team shows a strong gender balance also. They are technically proficient, extremely organised, very personable and easy to work alongside, and have a strong work ethic. Lorena Dunne is the embodiment of this."

2021 Legal 500 UK

Lorena is ranked as a 'Next Generation Partner' and is praised as "extremely personable with invaluable technical abilities" by Legal 500 UK 2021.

Practice Areas

ESG & Sustainability

Asset Management & Investment Funds

Article and Insights

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Jul 2022

William Fry Responsible Business Annual Report 2021

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Managing Partner

Owen O’Sullivan

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1

Jun 2022

ESMA Issues Guidance for Combating Greenwashing

In a wide-ranging briefing, ESMA sets out guidance for the supervision of SFDR com...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

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26

May 2022

Commission Issues New SFDR Q&A

On 25 May 2022, a second SFDR Q&A from the Commission was published which is highl...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

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29

Mar 2022

Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence proposal published for corporates

Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence proposal published for corp...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

Article and Insights

4

Mar 2022

Commissioner McGuinness Stresses Importance of Private Investment for Success of European Green Deal in remarks to Irish businesses

Ms. McGuinness addressed over 80 delegates at the William Fry ESG & Sustainabilit...

Partner

Máire O’Neill

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14

Jan 2022

FAQ: New EU Sustainability Reporting Regime

New sustainability reporting rules for all large EU companies and all EU-listed co...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

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10

Dec 2021

EU Adopts Environmental Performance Benchmark

On 9 December 2021, the EU published final technical screening criteria for assess...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

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7

Oct 2021

Less Than 3 Months To Next SFDR Compliance Deadline

Check out our decision tree to determine the scope and impact of the 1 January 202...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

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30

Sep 2021

Private Sector’s Role in Financing the EU Green Deal

The EU has launched a wide-ranging and highly impactful programme to re-orient pri...

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe

Article and Insights

23

Sep 2021

European Commission SFDR Q&A Published

An analysis of the key takeaways from the European Commission SFDR Q&A

Knowledge Lawyer

Jane Balfe