Ciara McBrien
Solicitor
Ciara McBrien focuses her practice on Financial Markets and Funds. She has previous experience working in large financial institutions, and uses the knowledge and expertise gained to deliver commercial advice for clients.
Ciara works with a range of market participants who grapple with regulatory and compliance matters across the financial services sector. She advises clients on a broad spectrum of matters from reviewing and negotiating International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation, to updating policies and procedures, and providing regulatory insights and recommendations. Prior to joining Katten, Ciara worked in New York in the Markets Legal department of a swap dealer. She also worked in the Regulatory Transformation team of a global investment institution. This means that she understands and appreciates the complex regulatory issues that firms face in the financial services sector.