Kieran Loughran is a Director in the London office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Kieran joined Conyers in 2002. Kieran’s practice covers all areas of corporate and commercial law including international cross-border transactions, structured finance and investment funds. Kieran’s clients include investment banks, investment managers, private equity houses and family offices.

Professional Background

• Associate, Conyers Dill & Pearman, 2002 – 2008
• Associate, Quin & Hampson (now Mourant Ozannes), Cayman Islands, 1998 - 2002
• Associate, Ashurst, London, 1997 – 1998
• Associate, Norton Rose, London 1994 – 1997

Education

• Nottingham Law School, LPC, 1994
• Manchester Metroplitan University, CPE, 1993
• University of Leeds, BA (Hons) International History and Politics, 1992

Bar Admissions

• England & Wales, Solicitor, 1996 (not currently practising)
• Cayman Islands, Attorney-at-Law, 1998
• Registered Bermuda Associate, 2007
• Ireland, Solicitor, 2009 (not currently practising)

Industry Associations

• Law Society of England and Wales
• Law Society of Ireland
• International Bar Association
• Alternative Investment Management Association (“AIMA”)

Industry Accolades/Recognitions

• Who’s Who of European Hedge Fund Lawyers, Hedge Fund Journal
• Recommended offshore lawyer in London, Legal 500

Articles

• New requirements for Cayman Islands Master Funds
• UPDATE: The EU AIFM Directive – the offshore angle
• Private Equity Investment into Africa: The Cayman and Mauritius Route
• The EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive – the offshore angle

Deals & Cases

• Conyers advises Vallares on $4.2 billion Genel merger - September 2011