Catherine Fitzsimons

Catherine Fitzsimons has extensive work experience in the financial industry, with a focus on legal and regulatory aspects of investment funds. Catherine began their career as a Trainee Solicitor at Matheson Ormsby Prentice in 2006, later becoming a Solicitor. Catherine then worked at Walkers as an Of Counsel in the Investment Funds Group, specializing in the structuring and operation of investment funds in Ireland. Catherine joined Fidelity International in 2015 as a Senior Legal Counsel and later held various roles within the company, including Head of Legal and Global Head of Product Legal. Catherine also served as Director and Chairperson in several funds and companies under Fidelity. Additionally, they worked as a Lecturer and Internal Examiner at the Law Society of Ireland.

Catherine Fitzsimons has a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from University College Dublin, which they obtained from 2002 to 2005. Catherine also completed a post-graduate Diploma in International Financial Services Law at University College Dublin from 2010 to 2011. Catherine has a Diploma in Applied Finance Law from the Law Society of Ireland, completed from 2007 to 2008. Catherine attended the Law Society of Ireland from 2006 to 2009, although their degree name is not specified. Additionally, Catherine holds a CAIA Fundamentals of Alternative Investment Certificate from the CAIA Association, obtained in 2021. Prior to their university education, Catherine attended Loreto College, although no specific details are provided.