A&L Goodbody appoints Elena Canavan-Young as a partner in Asset Management & Investment Funds

A&L Goodbody LLP (ALG) has appointed Elena Canavan-Young as a new partner in its Asset Management & Investment Funds practice. Elena joins ALG’s market-leading team which includes six partners, led by Stephen Carson alongside Kerill O’Shaughnessy, Lorena Dunne, Eimear Keane and Chris Bergin.

Elena has over a decade of experience advising leading global asset managers and investment funds on establishing, structuring and the ongoing regulation of Irish domiciled funds. Through her career, Elena has developed considerable expertise in exchange-traded funds (ETF) and has advised some of the largest ETF providers in Europe.

David Widger, Managing Partner at ALG, said: “I’d like to warmly welcome Elena to our Asset Management & Investment Funds team and our broader partner group. We have one of the largest and longest established dedicated funds teams in Ireland, reflecting the importance and scale of the Irish funds sector.”

Commenting on Elena’s appointment, Stephen Carson said: “Elena joins us at a time of significant growth in our practice, particularly in ETF and private funds. We’re continuing to see strong demand from our asset management clients and Elena’s experience will add to the knowledge and expertise we have in our practice – it’s great to have her onboard.”

Date published: 25 May 2026