Jeff Mackey

Jeff Mackey focuses his practice 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). Most notably, he advised on the establishment of the first Irish authorized actively managed UCITS ETF. Mr. Mackey regularly represents Irish based fund service providers and many financial institutions that conduct business in Ireland, including investment managers and promoters engaged in credit funds, equity funds, fixed income funds, money market funds and real estate funds. He also acts for UCITS management companies and alternative investment fund managers.

Mr. Mackey has significant experience advising clients on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters in the financial services sector. In addition, he counsels clients on the registration of investment funds in Asia and Europe.

Mr. Mackey is a frequent contributor to ETF publications and is a regular speaker at industry events.

Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Mackey was with Dillon Eustace.