Derek Lawlor, BL

Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Derek is a partner in Simmons & Simmons and leads the firm’s financial services regulation practice in Dublin. Derek advises extensively on the regulatory and conduct obligations which apply to Irish credit institutions, MiFID investment firms as well as other financial service providers including e-money institutions, payment services providers and virtual asset service providers. Derek also advises on the EU sustainable finance regime, including the Taxonomy, and on Irish conduct rules, including the proposed new individual accountability regime and SEAR.

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Ireland—Authorisation of a MiFID investment firm in Ireland

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explores key elements regarding the authorisation of a MiFID investment firm in Ireland pursuant to the SI No 375/2017 European Union (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (Ireland) as amended, including the conditions for authorisation, organisational requirements, conduct of business requirements, operating on a cross-border basis, and ongoing regulatory requirements.

Ireland - Banking & Financial Services

Ireland—Authorisation of an Investment Business Firm in Ireland

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explores key elements regarding the authorisation of an Investment Business Firm in Ireland pursuant to the Investment Intermediaries Act 1995 (Ireland) (as amended) (IIA 1995 (IRL)).

Ireland - Banking & Financial Services

Ireland—Registering as a virtual asset service provider

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explores key elements regarding the registration of a virtual asset service provider in Ireland.

Ireland - Banking & Financial Services