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Irish Financial Services Regulatory

Authorisations & Change of Business

Our Financial Services Regulatory group in Ireland comprises of leading lawyers and experienced industry professionals with a wealth of experience in advising clients on regulatory requirements and how to manage regulatory risk within their business. Our highly technical team deliver pragmatic and solutions-focused advice to our clients.

Advising clients establishing new regulated businesses in Ireland
Advising clients launching new businesses in Ireland under the passporting regime, or as a third country branch
Advising firms operating outside Ireland on exemptions and access strategies
Guiding clients successfully through applications for authorisation with the Central Bank of Ireland
Managing change of business notifications and licence extensions
Transferring or acquiring regulated business (including change of control notifications)
Providing perimeter guidance to unregulated providers to identify whether new products or services trigger any licensing requirements

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All Locations / Dublin

Stephen Carty

Lorna Smith

Philip Keegan

Alison Gibney

Senior Regulatory Executive

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Industry Updates

ESMA Report on MiFID II Marketing Requirements

Industry Updates

AI: Risk and Regulatory Considerations for Irish Regulated Firms

Analysis & Insights

Central Bank Focus Areas for E-money and Payment Firm Applications

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EMIR REFIT – Impact on Irish Investment Funds

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Advisory & Assurance

We specialise in conduct of business obligations, initial & minimum capital as part of authorisations, & the capital implications of change in permissions.

Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism

We can advise on changes to AML/CFT requirements, updating compliance frameworks, terms for the MLRO role, policies & procedures, staff training & more.

Compliance Universes & Frameworks and Procedures

We design compliance universes, procedures and frameworks to support robust policies and procedures, conduct training on compliance and regulatory matters.

Corporate Governance, Remuneration & Outsourcing

We can provide you with expert advice on industry-specific corporate governance requirements, and design robust oversight and remuneration frameworks.

Fintech

Our fintech team advises e-money firms, payment providers & digital banks on regulatory requirements & integrating them into their digital business models.

Fitness & Probity / Senior Executive Accountability Regime

Our fitness & probity advice covers the appointment & removal of those in Pre-Approval Controlled Functions, the development of robust frameworks & more.

Regulatory Engagement & Enforcement

We can help you respond to regulator requests for information, supervisory engagement with regulators, mock inspections and support during inspections.

Sustainable Finance

We act for lenders, financial institutions, sponsors and investors in sustainable finance, advising on ESG-focused and sustainable financing transactions.