Kieran Burns
About Kieran Burns
Kieran Burns is a Legal Counsel with extensive experience in asset management and investment funds. He has worked at Matheson and Russell Investments, and has a strong educational background in law from various institutions including Trinity College, Dublin and University College Cork.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Kieran Burns serves as Legal Counsel at Russell Investments in London, England. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the legal aspects of asset management and investment funds. His role involves providing legal advice and support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Experience at Matheson
Kieran Burns has been working at Matheson since 2016, initially as a Trainee Solicitor and currently as a Solicitor specializing in Asset Management and Investment Funds. His tenure at Matheson spans over eight years, during which he has gained substantial experience in the legal field, particularly in financial services.
Educational Background
Kieran Burns has a comprehensive educational background in law. He completed his Bachelor of Law at University College Cork from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his studies by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International and European Business Law from Trinity College, Dublin, in 2015. Additionally, he achieved the Professional Practice Course 1 (PPC1) at the Law Society of Ireland from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Kieran Burns gained diverse work experience. He worked as a Legal Intern at Finghin O'Driscoll Solicitors in Cork for three months in 2012. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Montana for four months in 2013 and worked as a Care Assistant at Cope Foundation from 2010 to 2015.
Academic Achievements
Kieran Burns achieved notable academic success during his studies. He completed his Leaving Certificate at CBS Secondary School Midleton with 550 points out of a maximum of 600. His academic journey included an exchange program at The University of Montana in 2013, where he participated in law studies for eleven months.