The firm previously won the same award at the inaugural National FinTech Awards in 2023, reinforcing the firm’s consistent leadership and excellence in FinTech legal advisory.

William Fry’s FinTech group provides practical and clear solutions-focussed advice to FinTechs and financial institutions on all aspects of regulation and compliance in the financial services sector.

The team brings together lawyers specialising in financial regulation, technology, corporate transactions, and data protection.

Highlights of the past year include supporting multiple firms to secure authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider, securing 30 per cent of successful applicants for authorisation as an electronic money institutions to date in Ireland and multiple mandates assisting firms with DORA compliance.

Shane Kelleher, co-chair of William Fry’s FinTech practice, said: “William Fry is delighted to be recognised once again as FinTech Professional Advisor of the Year.

“This award is a testament to the dedication, expertise and practical ethos of our team and the quality of our client relationships and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to this success.”