Trevor advises fund promoters on structuring, establishing and listing investment funds in Ireland.
Prior to joining LK Shields, Trevor was a partner in one of Ireland's other leading law firms.
Trevor began his career in Chicago, where he worked for a number of investment banks, returning to Ireland in 1998 to help establish Société Générale in Ireland as deputy general manager. Before qualifying as a solicitor, he worked in the funds authorisation department of the Central Bank.
Trevor’s practice has focused on advising fund promoters on structuring, establishing, listing and maintaining UCITS and alternative investment funds in Ireland with a particular focus on structured UCITS, hedge funds, real estate and private equity funds.
Recommended for Capital Markets and Investment Funds.
Recommended for Investment Funds.
"They provide clients with a tailored service specific to their needs. Very good as mediators in contract negotiations as well as with the regulator." Recommended for Investment Funds.
"Plays a key role in the firm's funds practice." Recommended for Investment Funds.
Recommended for Investment Funds.
Recommended for Capital Markets.
'Trevor is a fantastic partner to our team and is our go-to for any questions relating to our activity in Ireland. He’s reliable and easy to engage with.' Recommended for Investment Funds.
Described by clients as "proactive and forthcoming in that he will tell us where there are potential problems." Recommended for Investment Funds/Financial Services.
"He is concise and his answers are focused." Recommended for Investment Funds.
'Key part of the practice' Trevor Dolan is recommended for Capital Markets and Investment Funds
Recommended for Investment Funds.
Trevor Dolan, who is ‘excellent at explaining long-term regulatory implications of structuring decisions’ is recommended for Investment Funds.
Recommended for Investment Funds.
Clients report that he "has extensive knowledge, co-ordinates our relationship expertly and is a proactive problem solver."
Recommended for Investment Funds.
"Down-to-earth, very approachable and really prepared".
Recommended for Investment Funds.
Clients describe him as "the ideas man. He really generates options by researching the law and making hugely helpful suggestions". Recommended for Investment Funds/Financial Services.
Recommended for Investment Funds.
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