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Brian Higgins

Partner

Dublin

Asset Management and Investment Funds

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Brian Higgins

Brian is a Partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds team.

Brian advises asset managers and fund service providers (including depositaries and administrators) on carrying on business in Ireland. He is a specialist in the structuring, establishment and operation of all types of investment funds from UCITS (including ETFs) to Alternative Investment Funds (including Private Equity) and on the establishment and operation of UCITS management companies and AIFMs.

Brian is Chair of the Irish Funds ETF group and a member of the EFAMA ETF group. He is also a former Chair of the Irish Funds Legal and Regulatory group and member of its Council. He is a regular contributor to industry journals and frequently speaks at international fund events.

Brian is a Partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds team.

Brian advises asset managers and fund service providers (including depositaries and administrators) on carrying on business in Ireland. He is a specialist in the structuring, establishment and operation of all types of investment funds from UCITS (including ETFs) to Alternative Investment Funds (including Private Equity) and on the establishment and operation of UCITS management companies and AIFMs.

Brian is Chair of the Irish Funds ETF group and a member of the EFAMA ETF group. He is also a former Chair of the Irish Funds Legal and Regulatory group and member of its Council. He is a regular contributor to industry journals and frequently speaks at international fund events.

Relevant Experience

Advising on the establishment and operation of UCITS umbrella structures – including ETFs, credit funds, long/short funds and other funds which are complex users of derivatives.

Advising on the establishment and operation of Alternative Investment Funds – including closed ended property and private equity type funds.

Advising on the establishment and operation of AIFMs and UCITS management companies.

Testimonials

Brian is very disciplined and well organized when it comes to client engagement. He is thoughtful and patient and able to clearly articulate his views in an efficient & succinct manner. He has longstanding client relationships and an industry role as a 'thought leader' meaning he is very well respected and a leader in his field.

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