Ian D'Costa Email & Phone Number

Ex-Magic Circle lawyer with over a decade of expertise driving legal and regulatory initiatives, I excel at navigating complex landscapes and spearheading transformative projects. My key strengths include:• Fund Focus: Extensive experience in navigating cross-border regulatory frameworks across various funds, including fund formation, public funds, private funds, UCITS, AIFMD, hedge funds, private equity, and managed accounts.• Derivatives Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating and managing ISDA Master Agreements, CSA, UMR clearing agreements, and GMRAs, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.• Investment Management: Proven track record in delivering discretionary investment management solutions tailored to institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and complex Investment Management Agreements (IMAs).• Corporate Expertise: Adept at advising on corporate restructurings and reorganizations, providing strategic counsel to optimize operational efficiency and legal compliance.• Regulatory Leadership: Recognized for driving regulatory change and implementation, including expertise in UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, Consumer Duty, ESG, and SDR, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes.• Team Leadership: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and effectively communicating with senior stakeholders, including board members and CEOs, to align legal strategies with business objectives and drive organisational success.

Listed skills include Legal Advice, Investments, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, and 36 others.

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  University Of Leicester

  Law