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ArticleChambers FinTech Guide 2019: IrelandPartner Eoin O'Connor, consultant Niall Esler and associate Bill Laffan have provided detailed legal insight for Ireland's FinTech industry. Discussing the FinTech market, regulatory regimes, fund administors, technology, among other FinTech themes. IrelandTechnologyWalkers
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ArticleJust And Equitable Winding Up In Jersey: A Flexible Friend?The insolvency regime in Jersey is an interesting mix of English law and Norman customary law influences.JerseyInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWalkers
ArticleChambers FinTech Guide 2019: JerseySenior cousel Christopher Reed and associate Joseph Barker-Willis have provided legal commentary to Chambers and Partners on the key issues and developments in Jersey's FinTech market. JerseyTechnologyWalkers
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