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Provided by Shane Martin
Shane specialises in regulatory risk and compliance in financial services across the banking, insurance, asset management, credit union and payment services sectors.
Shane provides practical advice on all regulatory compliance matters, with particular expertise in financial crime.
Member of the Law Society of Ireland
Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association
Before joining Walkers, Shane worked for the Central Bank of Ireland where he managed the specialist anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism supervision team in the Enforcement Directorate. During his time there, he helped develop and implement an anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism strategy and policy. He also took part in several enforcement cases and internal risk governance panels.
Shane also previously worked as an adviser to the Irish Banking Federation. He represented the banking sector’s interests on a range of legal and compliance matters including:
- developing anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism guidelines
- revising mortgage documentation
- corporate governance
- consumer protection
- mortgage arrears
- business lending.
University College Dublin
LLM European Law
University College Dublin
Bachelor of Civil Law Degree
The Honorable Society of King's Inns
Advanced Diploma in Corporate, White Collar and Regulatory Crime
Law Society of Ireland
Diploma in Finance Law
Provided by Chambers
Shane Martin is a partner in the Dublin office of Walkers, specialising in financial services regulation. Martin advises incumbents and FinTechs, including digital assets businesses, on regulatory compliance.
Provided by Chambers
Shane is an engaged, strong, and astute adviser. His significant regulatory understanding is readily shared, and he has an ability to provide clear guidance that can be easily understood.
Shane Martin is a great specialist with good knowledge of our industry.
Shane Martin is very supportive when we are navigating challenging discussions with third parties. He has good understanding of our requirements, and explains advice in a clear manner.
Shane is an engaged, strong, and astute adviser. His significant regulatory understanding is readily shared, and he has an ability to provide clear guidance that can be easily understood.
Shane Martin is a great specialist with good knowledge of our industry.
Shane Martin is very supportive when we are navigating challenging discussions with third parties. He has good understanding of our requirements, and explains advice in a clear manner.
Provided by Walkers
Financial Services