Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
Ranked Individual
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Maples Group advises clients on a range of regulatory and compliance matters relating to the financial services industry. The team has experience in AML and CFT issues, and also advises on the establishment of operations in Ireland. The firm also assists with RMPs and represents clients in administrative sanctions procedures. The lawyers have particular knowledge of e-money mandates as well as fund-related topics.
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Maples' defining strengths are its commerciality, responsiveness, awareness of what's happening in the market and the effort the team puts in to understand its clients' businesses.
Maples is very capable and can handle complex matters. Additionally, the bench is extensive, so there is lots of expertise on hand for more novel issues.
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Lorna Smith has a strong practice advising banks, investment managers and e-money companies on a wide range of Irish and EU regulatory projects. She has particularly strong experience in the fintech and payments space.
Lorna is very thoughtful and a real expert.
Lorna delivers legal advice through a pragmatic lens, she's well connected and understands the FinTech space.
Financial Services Regulatory
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