Jeff Mackey Joins Dechert as a Financial Services Partner

Dechert LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Jeff Mackey has joined the firm as a financial services partner in Dublin. Mackey was most recently with Dillon Eustace.

“We are pleased to have Jeff join our globally recognized financial services practice” said Peter Astleford, co-chair of the firm’s financial services practice group. “Jeff’s background in investment funds and his connections to financial institutions in Ireland make him a great addition to our team.”

Mackey’s practice focuses on the establishment and authorization of investment funds, including alternative investment funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and European undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS). He advised on the establishment of the first Irish authorized actively managed UCITS ETF. Mackey regularly represents Irish based fund service providers and many financial institutions that conduct business in Ireland, including UCITS management companies, alternative investment fund managers and investment managers engaged in credit funds, equity funds, fixed income funds, money market funds and real estate funds. In addition, he counsels clients on the registration of investment funds throughout Asia and Europe.

“It’s a privilege to join such a highly regarded financial services practice made up of experienced and talented lawyers,” Mackey said. “I’m certain my clients will benefit from the international presence of the firm and I’m glad to contribute to the firm’s growth.”

Dechert's financial services practice is comprised of some 200 lawyers practicing in 16 offices across the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia, advising on matters with complicated cross-border elements and varying legal structures. The firm is a legal adviser of choice for 18 of the 20 largest global asset management firms.

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