Stephen Carty
Expertise
Stephen's primary areas of expertise are asset management and investment funds. He advises clients on the establishment and operation of investment funds. He has strong expertise in UCITS, in particular in the area of UCITS alternative investments funds, traditional UCITS and ETFs. Stephen also has significant experience in non-UCITS (QIFs) with hedge fund strategies and fund of funds. He also advises on derivatives, inward marketing of investment funds in Ireland and the regulation of investment services in Ireland under MiFID.
Professional Background
Stephen joined Maples in 2010 from a large Irish corporate law firm, where he was partner and head of investment funds. He was also previously a partner in another leading Irish law firm, during which time he spent a period managing the firm's Tokyo office, with responsibility for Asia. Stephen has also worked for Sidley Austin, New York, and in Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Australia. Stephen is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.
Education
Trinity College, Dublin, 1998.
Law Society of Ireland, Diploma in Electric Commerce, 2003.
Professional / Civic Activities
Stephen regularly publishes in various financial services and legal periodicals. He also presents at international conferences on Irish regulatory aspects of investment funds.