Elena Canavan-Young is a partner in A&L Goodbody's Asset Management & Investment Funds team. She has extensive experience advising leading asset managers on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters, including fund structuring, product development and ongoing regulatory compliance of UCITS and AIFs. She has particular expertise in the ETF sector and is recognised as a trusted adviser on the authorisation, launch and operation of complex ETF products.
Areas of Expertise
Asset Management & Investment Funds/ESG & Sustainability
Experience Advising:
- A leading global asset manager on all legal, regulatory and operational matters across its Irish UCITS ETF range, including product governance, prospectus documentation, Central Bank engagement and lifecycle events.
- On the authorisation of a range of sustainable and ESG-focused products, including the development of innovative fund structures to address evolving investor expectations and regulatory requirements.
- A specialist multi-manager investment firm on legal, regulatory and operational matters relating to the ongoing management and maintenance of its Irish UCITS fund range.
- A global asset manager on the authorisation of a broad range of fixed income and equity active ETFs.
Market Recommendations
“Elena Canavan-Young is very responsive and client-focused.” (Legal 500 2024)
“Elena Canavan-Young always finds time to allocate and provide effective, rapid solutions.” (Legal 500 2024)
“Has a deep knowledge of the regulatory and legal landscape.” (Chambers Global 2024)
Professional activities
Elena was a longstanding member of the Irish Funds Events working group.
Education
- Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
- Business & Legal Studies (BBLS), University College Dublin
Elena Canavan-Young
Partner,
Asset Management & Investment Funds
Dublin