Kevin Allen
A&L Goodbody LLPA key area of strength for A&L Goodbody LLP is advising start-ups and major fintech companies on payments and e-money matters. Fintech clients also benefit from the team’s expertise in regulatory issues related to registering a company, restructuring, data processing, and DORA. Leading the team is Patrick Brandt in Dublin, who has expertise in both non-contentious and contentious regulatory issues, and Belfast-based Christopher Jessup, who focuses on the corporate, securities, and financing needs of fintech firms and investors. Kevin Allen retired as a partner in April 2024 and Aideen Burke joined the firm in November 2023.
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‘We regularly work with a wide network of local counsel around the world in connection with multi-jurisdictional surveys of securities law for our U.S. broker-dealer clients. This firm has been exceptional in every respect, and I recommend them without reservation.’
‘Expertise on payments and has a good idea of how regulators view complex regulatory issues.’
‘Louise Hogan is responsive.’
‘Kevin Allen is an exceptional resource.’
‘Patrick Brandt and Louise Hogan are knowledgeable and thoughtful, as well as being pragmatic. Louise is great on fintech advice!’
‘Dario Dagostino - has great industry knowledge and provides very considered regulatory advice.’
‘The firm has understanding of our complex industry and its nuances and a strong, diverse team who can offer commercial, pragmatic advice.’
‘Louise Hogan and Christopher Jessup are great at always giving timely and fulsome support.’
Key clients
- Chase Paymentech Europe Limited
- Soldo Financial Services Ireland DAC
- Circle Internet Financial LLC
- Société Générale
- Raisin Bank
- Ezetop t/a Ding
- dLocal
- Visa Europe Limited
- Curve
- HWM
- Deep Pool
Work highlights
- Advised Chase Paymentech Europe Limited on complex legal and regulatory queries, as well as regulatory engagement.
- Advised Visa on operating as a payment system, a card scheme, a processing company or otherwise in Ireland.
- Advised Société Généralea on collective investment scheme depositary.
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Patrick Brandt, Christopher Jessup