Regulatory

Prior to joining Walkers, Shane worked for a number of years for the Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") where he managed the specialist anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT") supervision team in the Enforcement Directorate. During his time in the CBI, he played a key role in developing and implementing AML/CFT strategy and policy as well as participating in a number of enforcement cases and internal risk governance panels.

Shane previously worked as an adviser with the Irish Banking Federation where he represented the banking sector's interests on a wide range of legal and compliance matters including;

Development of AML/CFT Guidelines; Revision of mortgage documentation; Corporate governance; Consumer protection; Mortgage arrears; and Business lending.

Member of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland

Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

​Shane Martin is a Partner based in Walkers' Ireland office. He has significant experience in regulatory risk and compliance in financial services across the banking, insurance, asset management, credit union and payment services sectors.

Drawing on his experience as a regulator and industry adviser, Shane provides practical and informed advice on all regulatory compliance matters with particular expertise in financial crime.

Admitted In: Ireland New York (not practising)

Qualifications: LLM European Law, University College Dublin Bachelor of Civil Law Degree, University College Dublin Advanced Diploma in Corporate, White Collar and Regulatory Crime, The Honorable Society of King's Inns Diploma in Finance Law, Law Society of Ireland.