Louise Dobbyn

Ms Dobbyn joins the firm from Matheson and brings significant experience advising international financial institutions including banks, investment firms, fund service providers, fintechs and crypto firms on Irish and EU financial services regulation.

Her practice covers the full spectrum of advisory and transactional regulatory services, including strategic planning, authorisations, regulatory change projects, M&A, and ongoing compliance support.

Rachel Stanton, country head for Ireland at Simmons & Simmons, said: “Louise will be an outstanding asset to the firm and our leading financial service regulation team.

“She is recognised in the Irish market for her technical expertise and strong client relationships, and her arrival will enhance our offering to clients as we support them through the full lifecycle of their regulatory needs.”

Ms Dobbyn added: I’m very pleased to join Simmons & Simmons at a time of continued growth for its formidable regulatory practice, both in Ireland and internationally.

“I look forward to working with Derek Lawlor and the team in Ireland as well as our many colleagues across the firm’s impressive cross-border regulatory network to support clients on major domestic and international mandates.”