Mr Dolomanov has advised on high-profile and innovative exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches by leading global issuers.

His arrival enhances the firm’s capabilities in UCITS and ETFs at a time of accelerating retail and public fund growth.

Peter Stapleton, the Maples Group’s EMEA managing partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sergey to the Maples Group.

“Our award-winning team brings together the capabilities of a leading international law firm with a full-scale financial services business, delivering a truly integrated model for Irish and global clients.

“As we approach our 20th anniversary in Ireland, we see enormous opportunities domestically, cross-border and for global expansion.

“However, our clients are also facing into a complex and rapidly changing business environment.

“We are responding to their needs by promoting from within, making strategic lateral hires such as Sergey, and investing in the next generation of technology, including Harvey AI.

“The continued investment in our people, our office, our systems and our wider business will ensure we continue to deliver the market leading, international, integrated and innovative services our clients expect from the Maples Group.”

Eimear O’Dwyer, co-head of the Irish funds and investment management group, added: “Sergey’s deep UCITS and ETF credentials further strengthen our public funds bench.

“Our team advises asset managers navigating increasingly sophisticated regulatory frameworks and product architectures.

“With Sergey on board, we are exceptionally well positioned to deliver innovative, practical solutions across the investment funds spectrum.”

Mr Dolomanov said: “I am delighted to be joining the Maples Group’s market-leading funds and investment management group at this exciting time as it continues to grow its public funds and ETF practice.

“The Maples Group’s global presence, comprehensive service offering and the breadth of expertise across all asset classes form an unrivalled platform for delivering first-class client service.

“I look forward to working with my new colleagues in Ireland and across the global Group to help clients launch and scale best-in-class UCITS and ETF products.”

Maples has the largest dedicated investment funds practice of any Irish law firm and has been ranked first in the Irish market by number of funds advised for the past 12 consecutive years, representing more than 1,575 funds, or approximately 20 per cent market share.