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James Scanlon is highly thought of by clients who report positively on dealings with him, one says: "James is very strong on the technical side and is easy to deal with. He is fair and looks for a solution".
Investment Funds: IFLR 1000 2011
James Scanlon "keeps us aware of all the developments we need to know about", clients say.
Investment Funds: Chambers Europe 2009
James Scanlon is an"industry leader".
Investment Funds: European Legal 500 2009
James Scanlon is "responsive, commercial and easy to talk to - not full of legal jargon".
Investment Funds/Financial Services: Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2008
James Scanlon is praised for his "excellent availability and great commercial awareness".
Banking and Finance: Chambers Global 2007
James Scanlon is another name to remember for funds. Clients describe him as "very thorough and thoughtful" and say he provides "truly excellent advice".
Banking and Finance: Chambers Global 2006
James is also recognised as a leading lawyer by international legal directory PLC Which Lawyer.
Expertise
James is a partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds Group at Matheson Ormsby Prentice, and he practises corporate and financial services law and advises many of the world's leading financial institutions, investment banks and asset management companies carrying on business in Ireland or through Irish vehicles.
James has extensive experience in advising on the structuring, establishment and distribution of financing and investment vehicles and products in Ireland and other jurisdictions. In particular, he advises on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the establishment of private and public investment funds, the structuring, offer and sale of investment instruments and investment products, the provision of investment advice and other financial services and the private placement and public offer of equity and debt securities.
James advises a wide range of domestic and international institutional clients.
James has contributed to a number of international publications on corporate finance and financial services matters.
Education
Trinity College Dublin, Bachelor of Laws
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