Patrick Canavan

Patrick is an Associate in the U.S. Financial Regulation Group. Patrick advises firms in the financial services sector, including global financial institutions, private funds and asset managers, on operational, regulatory and compliance matters arising under U.S. financial laws and regulations.

Prior to law school, Patrick worked in the legal and compliance department of a leading alternative asset management firm, where he supported a variety of regulatory, legal, and operational matters impacting the organization’s business activities. Prior to this, Patrick served as a paralegal within the investment management and fund formation practice of a law firm, where he was involved in supporting attorneys on fund structuring, formation, and regulatory compliance projects.

Patrick holds a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a staff member for the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review. Patrick received his B.A. in Finance from Fairfield University.