FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- William Fry advised Apata, an early-stage FinTech, concerning its fundraising and growth strategy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everyone we have worked with has been super impressive. They were very responsive and engaged throughout the process. They understand our business well and incorporate that understanding into their advice."
"They're very knowledgeable, and are also pragmatic and commercial in understanding what their clients are looking to do and how to balance that against the regulatory requirements."
"They have invested a lot of time to really understand our products and services to be able to provide us with commercial strategic legal advice in an agile way. Their advice is always just right when dealing with the regulator."
"Everyone we have worked with has been super impressive. They were very responsive and engaged throughout the process. They understand our business well and incorporate that understanding into their advice."
"They're very knowledgeable, and are also pragmatic and commercial in understanding what their clients are looking to do and how to balance that against the regulatory requirements."
"They have invested a lot of time to really understand our products and services to be able to provide us with commercial strategic legal advice in an agile way. Their advice is always just right when dealing with the regulator."
Notable Practitioners
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 an incredibly knowledgeable partner that always delivers practical and thoughtful counsel that is well tailored to our specific needs."
"Shane Kelleher is a hugely strong and committed lead partner on our work."
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.
"I'd rate him very highly. He's excellent, very experienced, and commercial."
Louise McNabola is a partner in the banking and finance department at William Fry. She has particular expertise advising clients on financial regulatory matters.
"We are very satisfied with our collaboration with Louise McNabola. She has very good expertise and was able to navigate us through the application process in a very successful and cost-effective way."
Ranked Individuals at
William Fry LLP
Ireland