Lorna Smith
Maples GroupMaples Group‘s fast-growing fintech offering brings together the firm’s corporate, private equity, venture capital, financial regulatory, tech and data protection expertise to advise clients ranging from leading global fintechs to emerging companies. Practice head Colm Rafferty and practitioner Jordan O’Brien are well-versed in M&A and funding rounds, while Stephen Carty and Lorna Smith are the key contacts for regulatory advice, and Claire Morrissey assists with outsourcing and data protection matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lorna Smith is an experienced, practical and responsive adviser. I’ve gone to Lorna for years and am always happy to recommend her for payments work.'
- 'Good, knowledgeable team, who work hard to be lynchpins in the industry. Jordan O'Brien and Colm Rafferty stand out.'
Key clients
- Mortgage Horizons Limited (Doddl)
- Roomex
- Wayflyer Limited
- Outmin Limited
- MyWallStreet Limited
- Message My Customer Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Mortgage Horizons Limited (Doddl) on its funding round, which included investment from NSN Investments Limited and Merleview Limited.
- Acted as lead advisor for Roomex on its acquisition by FLEETCOR Technologies.
- Acted as lead advisor for Outmin Limited on its funding round, which included investment from lead investor Fuel Ventures.
Lawyers
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.
Colm Rafferty