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William Fry LLP

Financial Services Regulatory

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Our Financial Regulation Unit provides practical and clear advice to financial institutions on all aspects of regulation and compliance in the financial services sector.

The team brings together lawyers specialising in different areas of the financial services sector.

Our clients include leading banks, investment firms and intermediaries, (re)insurance undertakings, collective investment schemes, fund service providers, regulatory authorities and investors in financial institutions.

We also provide regulatory and corporate governance health checks and practical advice on the impact of new regulatory developments.

Clients (7)

  • SumUp
  • European Commission
  • Experian
  • Airbnb
  • Bank of America
  • BlackRock
  • Seedrs Limited

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Financial Services Regulatory - Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

William Fry acts for banks, funds and payment institutions on contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters. The firm advises on the establishment of operations in Ireland, as well as M&A within the financial services industry. It also assists with licence applications, with particular experience in the e-money and insurance sectors. The firm additionally represents clients in enforcement investigations and administrative sanctions procedures.

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Work Highlights

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  • William Fry advised Experian on its application to the Central Bank of Ireland to become registered as an Account Information Service Provider under the Second Payment Services Directive.

Strengths

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  • William Fry provides practical and commercial advice. The team is also extremely responsive and delivers on time.

    Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

  • William Fry keeps the customer at the centre of the process, focuses the discussions on making progress, and is very knowledgeable and proactive in responding.

    Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Shane Kelleher
    Shane Kelleher

    Shane Kelleher

    Shane Kelleher acts for Irish pillar banks, fintech companies and payment institutions on a wide range of regulatory issues, including licence applications and contentious issues.

    • Shane has a great mix of being very thoughtful, highly commercial and pragmatic. He's a pleasure to deal with.

      Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Shane is very easy to work with. He is knowledgeable and quick to respond with quality feedback.

      Financial Services Regulatory respondentEurope
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