Rowena Fitzgerald
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPMason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s ’commercial, responsive and knowledgeable‘ practice spans fintech and payments; insurtech; financial services outsourcing and privacy; and AI, where the firm expanded its offering with the arrival of Brian McElligott from an in-house role in January 2023. The team advises an enviable roster of leading fintechs on regulation, e-money and crypto licensing, and on the rollout of new products in the Irish market. It also counts major global tech companies amongst its clients. Liam Flynn, a go-to adviser on insurtech, leads the team with Rowena Fitzgerald, who is a ’master‘ of fintech regulatory issues. ’Strong advocate‘ Sarah Cloonan is also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘It has invested in key people in certain sectors with deep industry knowledge, great communications and events for clients, as well as an open and engaging manner when dealing with clients.’
‘Sarah Cloonan is a strong advocate for her clients with the regulator who makes herself available as necessary to clients and delivers for them every time.’
‘They offer a wide-variety of services and are always providing advice/seminars that are bespoke to your market area.’
‘They are always available, responsive and give the correct advice.’
‘Dermot McGirr provides commercially-focused expertise to managing outsourcing contracts and a range of related matters, such as privacy and sector-specific regulatory issues. He is a good strategic partner for in-house lawyers.’
‘The team is commercial, responsive, knowledgeable and approachable.’
‘The team have the ability to convey their expertise in a practical and approachable manner, which is essential when obtaining advice on complex financial services law.’
'Rowena Fitzgerald stands a head and shoulders above others in the market. Dynamic, un-stuffy and the master of her area.'
Key clients
- Stripe
- Companjon Insurance DAC
Work highlights
- Continuing to provide legal advice to Companjon to support the development of its innovative digital add-on insurance business.
- Advising Stripe on all aspects of the adoption of ChatGPT.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Liam Flynn
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah Cloonan
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Liam Flynn, Rowena Fitzgerald