FinTech Legal - Ireland
What the team is known for
The financial services regulatory group at Maples advises e-money and payment institutions on regulatory matters. The firm has considerable experience advising on the regulation of crypto-assets, and the team also advises FinTech clients on corporate/M&A and fundraising rounds.
Strengths
"The wider team is great, they are really professional and thoughtful."
Work highlights
Maples Group advised Roomex on its acquisition by FLEETCOR Technologies.
Notable practitioners
Lorna Smith is a partner in the financial services regulatory team at Maples. Smith is a co-chair of the FinTech and Payments Association of Ireland's Regulatory Insights Group. "She always gets back to me quickly, and she is really thoughtful in the advice that she provides. Lorna has really earned her stripes as a FinTech specialist." "Lorna Smith is fantastic to deal with. She gives prompt advice delivered in a way which is easy to digest."
