Arthur Cox impresses with the breadth of its offering in the fintech space, acting for an array of global financial institutions and leading fintech companies. The team has recently been highly active in advising major banks and investment firms on the procurement of new tech, and also stands out for its expertise in financial regulatory work, with a strong record of assisting international fintechs establishing entities in Ireland. Robert Cain leads the financial regulatory practice, where Belfast and Dublin-based Sarah Thompson is also a key contact, while Ian Duffy specialises in outsourcing, digital transformation projects and data protection.

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Key clients

  • EML Payments
  • PFS Card Services (Ireland) Limited
  • Bridgepoint
  • Astorg
  • Hg Capital
  • AIB
  • Permanent TSB

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robert Cain, Sarah Thompson, Ian Duffy

Other key lawyers

Aaron Tangney, Kim O'Dowd