Robert Cain
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : Financial Services Regulatory
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Provided by Robert Cain
Practice Areas
Robert is Head of our Financial Regulation practice, 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.
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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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Provided by Chambers
"Robert Cain gives excellent, practical advice."
"Robert Cain gives excellent, practical advice."