About

With sterling financial services experience across legal and compliance, Robert Owens works closely with Danske Bank’s Danish head office in cross-border initiatives. He has also led negotiations with some of Ireland’s largest corporate and semi-state companies and supported more than one restructuring effort by the bank. Sources particularly rate his capabilities across derivatives, capital markets and investment activities. During his time as Ireland legal head he has focused on simplifying processes to lower costs, and bringing the function in line with global procedure. When it comes to outside counsel, Owens expects ‘proactivity’, ‘communication’ and a ‘solutions-oriented’ approach. He began his career at McCann FitzGerald and subsequently specialised in compliance at Investec Bank’s Ireland operations.