Law firm McCann FitzGerald LLP has appointed partner Iain Ferguson as head of its IMG (investment-management group) division.

He succeeds Mark White, who was named chair of the firm in November last year.

McCann FitzGerald said that both lawyers would continue to support their clients in Irish and international financial institutions in their new roles.

‘Significant experience’

Ferguson’s new role, which takes effect from 1 February, involves leading a team that provides legal, regulatory, corporate-governance, and business-advisory expertise to clients involved in asset management and investment funds.

“Iain’s leadership, fresh perspectives, and significant experience in the field of investment management will enable the investment-management group to continue to grow its extensive portfolio of clients,” said Stephen Holst (managing partner).

McCann FitzGerald has 81 partners and more than 400 other lawyers and professional staff.