Here is who’s on the move in the fund finance industry:

Matheson LLP is delighted to announce the further expansion of our Fund Finance Team with two senior hires

Maria Ryan joins the Fund Finance Team as a Senior Associate in Matheson’s Finance and Capital Markets Department.  Prior to joining Matheson, Maria spent a number of years working for a leading Australian law firm. Maria has broad experience in fund finance, with a particular focus on subscription line facilities, acting both for lenders and global asset managers.

Alex Kennedy joins the Fund Finance Team as a Senior Associate in Matheson’s Finance and Capital Markets Department and will be based in our New York Office. Prior to joining Matheson, Alex spent over 12 years at another leading Irish law firm. Alex advises on fund finance as well as structured finance. Alex has broad experience advising lenders, funds and SPVs (both regulated and unregulated) on the full range of fund lending transactions including subscription, NAV and hybrid facilities.

Alan Keating, a Partner in Matheson’s Fund Finance Team and Head of Matheson's New York Office commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Maria and Alex to our Fund Finance Team as Ireland's attractiveness as a European funds domicile continues to go from strength to strength, with a number of positive regulatory changes anticipated to be implemented later in the year that will further enhance Ireland's private capital offering."

Cadwalader alumnus Arran Kandola was promoted to partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in their London office. Arran has significant experience in borrower-side fund finance, acting for funds of different asset classes on their capital call / subscription facilities, NAV lines, leverage for secondary transactions and other more bespoke forms of fund finance. Read more here.