Law firm Maples and Calder has hired Paul Dobbyn in Dublin to bolster the firm’s funds group.
Dobbyn (pictured), who joins on 1 May, will also lead the firm’s growing insolvency practice.
Dobbyn has been heavily involved in shaping the regulation of the industry in Ireland both at policy level and its implementation through legislation and regulation.
He is also one of Ireland’s most experienced and respected lawyers in the fields of insolvency and financial services.
Barry McGrath, head of investment funds at Maples’ Dublin office, says: "This is an exciting development for our funds practice as we continue to grow our market share. Paul has extensive experience and his expertise will be invaluable in the further development of our Irish office as a team alongside our colleagues in many international law firms."
Since 2006 Dobbyn has practised as a barrister at the Irish Commercial Bar. Prior to becoming a barrister, he was a senior partner for 20 years at one of Ireland’s largest domestic corporate law firms, where he headed both the investment funds and insolvency groups.
Dobbyn will become a partner in Maples and Calder upon completion of the re-conversion process from barrister to solicitor.
