Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Information Studies from University College Dublin, Diplomas in Legal Studies (Technological University Dublin) and Finance Law (Law Society of Ireland) and Certificates in Data Protection Practice (Law Society of Ireland) and Technology Law (Law Society of Ireland). Before joining William Fry, Jane was a senior treasury lawyer in an Irish bank.
As a knowledge lawyer, Jane works primarily with the Financial Regulation unit, updating fellow lawyers on legal and regulatory developments and working on complex areas of law. Jane also develops and delivers training to colleagues and produces client updates and briefings.
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Feb 2026
Our Financial Regulation team reviews the Banking section of the 2026 Central Bank...
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Feb 2026
Our Financial Regulation team reviews recent Department of Finance decisions on th...
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Feb 2026
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Sep 2025
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Sep 2025
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Sep 2025
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Aug 2025
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Jun 2025
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May 2025
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Jun 2024
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