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William Fry LLP

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William Fry LLP

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FinTech Legal - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
William Fry acts for tech and FinTech businesses, payments processors and insurance companies on licensing applications and financial regulatory compliance matters. The firm also has expertise advising cryptocurrency projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • William Fry advised Experian on its successful application to become an Account Information Service Provider.

Strengths

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  • As a full-service practice, they have deep resources to draw upon.

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  • William Fry provide attention to detail and commercially minded advice. I could not fault their level of support and work ethic, as well as the quality of output.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Shane Kelleher
    Shane Kelleher

    Shane Kelleher

    Shane Kelleher is a partner in the corporate department at William Fry. He is co-head of the firm's FinTech group and head of the firm's financial regulation unit. Kelleher handles significant and complex matters, and is praised for his regulatory advisory expertise as well as client service.

    • Shane is the type of person you'd want in a crisis, because he's very calm and nothing ruffles his feathers. He is very clear and calm in communicating, very considered in his wording and approach.

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    • Shane Kelleher is widely and deeply respected across the FinTech world for being a thorough and reliable expert.

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    • I think Shane has deep expertise and knowledge, he is very well versed in the regulatory requirements and is really approachable.

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  • John O'Connor
    John O'Connor

    John O'Connor

    John O'Connor is a co-head of the FinTech department and a partner in the firm's technology group. O'Connor is a specialist in major outsourcing transactions, data protection and cybersecurity.

    • John O'Connor is at the vanguard of FinTech, especially on topics of data, GDPR, security and DORA. He has significant international experience.

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    • You always get the feeling with John O'Connor that he's really up to date. He has a really technical approach and likes to get his hands dirty. He works hard and can get things done urgently.

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  • Louise McNabola
    Louise McNabola

    Louise McNabola

    Louise McNabola is a partner in the banking and finance department at William Fry. She has particular expertise advising clients on financial regulatory matters.

    • Louise McNabola is clearly knowledgeable of the sector, regulations and how we need to conduct ourselves. She brings a level head to tricky situations.

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    • Louise McNabola is very clear and prompt in her answers and takes a very common-sense approach. She is a voice of reason and a sounding board.

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