LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Cain

Europe 2026

Arthur Cox

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services Regulatory

Ireland

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Arthur Cox

Practice Areas

Robert is a partner in our Financial Regulation Group, specialising in Irish and European financial services regulation.

Robert advises a wide range of domestic and international clients on all aspects of financial services regulation. His practice includes advice on Irish and EU authorisation and perimeter issues, ongoing compliance with conduct of business and other requirements, regulatory capital, market abuse, securities regulations, fintech and payment services, insurance and reinsurance regulation, AML, corporate governance and financial services M&A (including sales and purchases of financial assets and insurance assets). Robert also advises on regulatory enforcement action taken by the Central Bank of Ireland and European Central Bank and on industry investigations and inquiries. Robert previously worked in the Financial Regulation Group of Clifford Chance LLP in London for several years.

For more, visit Robert's webpage here: https://www.arthurcox.com/people/robert-cain/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Financial Services Regulatory - Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Robert Cain is lauded as a significant name in the financial services regulatory environment. He is well versed in advising banks on the regulatory aspects of entering and withdrawing from the Irish market. He has additional expertise in licence applications and tracker mortgages, and assists with matters connected to central bank investigations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robert is both a superb lawyer and partner for our business. He is unmatched in depth and breadth of knowledge in our market and delivers consistently flawless service, often in challenging environments.
Financial Services RegulatoryChambers European Guide
He's a brilliant advisory lawyer on financial regulations. He knows the field inside out and can always give an immediate clear and cogent answer.
Financial Services RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Robert is a strong, pragmatic regulatory lawyer who offers clear, implementable advice.
Financial Services RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Robert is warm, engaging and talented. He is a joy to work with.
Financial Services RegulatoryChambers European Guide