International law firm Simmons & Simmons has further strengthened its financial service regulation practice in Dublin with the strategic senior hire of partner Louise Dobbyn.
Joining from Matheson, Louise is recognised as one of the leading advisers in the Irish market on Irish and EU financial services regulation. Louise 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.
Louise's arrival will further strengthen Simmons & Simmons’ ability to support clients across the Financial Institutions and Asset Management & Investment Funds sectors. Her hire will allow the firm to respond to growing client demand for complex, cross-border regulatory advice, and reflecting its commitment to growing its regulatory offering in Ireland and across Europe.
Commenting on Louise’s hire, Rachel Stanton, Country Head Ireland 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.”
On joining Simmons, Louise Dobbyn said: “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."
