Prior to joining Walkers, Shane worked for a number of years for the Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") where he managed the specialist anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT") supervision team in the Enforcement Directorate. During his time in the CBI, he played a key role in developing and implementing AML/CFT strategy and policy as well as participating in a number of enforcement cases and internal risk governance panels.

Shane previously worked as an adviser with the Irish Banking Federation where he represented the banking sector's interests on a wide range of legal and compliance matters including;

• Development of AML/CFT Guidelines;
• Revision of mortgage documentation;
• Corporate governance;
• Consumer protection;
• Mortgage arrears; and
• Business lending.

Admitted In:
Ireland
New York (not practising)

Qualifications:
LLM European Law, University College Dublin
Bachelor of Civil Law Degree, University College Dublin
Advanced Diploma in Corporate, White Collar and Regulatory Crime, The Honorable Society of King's Inns
Diploma in Finance Law, Law Society of Ireland.

2022 IFLR 1000 (32nd Edition) - "He is a leading authority on regulatory knowledge particularly on domestic anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism matters. He proactively engages with clients and industry on the resolution of common issues."

2021 IFLR 1000 (31^st Edition) - Rising Star - "He is the ultimate professional and his AML knowledge is second to none. This, together with his measured approach and wealth of experience, demonstrates that he is an asset not only to his firm but to the wider AML community through his contribution to the Irish Private Sector AML Consultative Forum."

"Shane is highly responsive, adaptable and a subject matter expert in his field. His knowledge also covers a broad spectrum of financial services and he is very much engaged on regulatory thinking."

2020 IFLR 1000 - Rising Star - "He is excellent, and his attention to detail is very reassuring. He has assisted us in several very challenging situations. Along with technical expertise, he also brings a calming personable touch that is very much appreciated."

​Shane has tutored at the Law Society of Ireland on AML/CFT and has presented at numerous industry events and seminars.

Member of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland

Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

ADVISORY

• Central Bank publishes feedback statement on key aspects of the implementation of the Individual Accountability Framework - On 16 November 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published its feedback stateme...
  
• Global Legal Insights Fintech 2023: Ireland - Partners Niall Esler and Shane Martin, along with senior associate Conor Daly and trainee solicitor ...
  
• Chambers Global Practice Guide 2023: Fintech – Ireland - In the 2023 Chambers and Partners Global Fintech Guide for Ireland, our Fintech specialists discuss ...
  
• Walkers contributes six chapters to Chambers Global Fintech Guide 2023 - Walkers is a leading international adviser on Fintech, and we have a long and deep track record of a...
  
• EU Crypto Regulation - MiCA and TFR adopted - On 20 April 2023, the European Parliament adopted the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation ("MiCA") a...
  
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ARTICLES

• The Compliance Files Podcast: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Insights - Walkers' Ireland Regulatory Partners Shane Martin and Niall Esler spoke with Kathy Jacobs of the Com...
  
• Individual Accountability – CBI Consultation Published and Bill Enacted - BackgroundOn 9 March 2023, the President of Ireland signed the Central Bank (Individual Accountabili...
  
• Lexology's Getting The Deal Through: Data Protection & Privacy 2023 – Ireland - Ireland Regulatory partner and head of Data Privacy and Data Protection, Shane Martin, authored Lexo...
  
• Chambers Global Practice Guide 2022: Fintech – Ireland: Law and Practice - Partner Niall Esler, alongside Of Counsel Shane Martin, senior associate Conor Daly and associate Bi...
  
• Walkers Contributes Six Chapters to Chambers Global Fintech Guide 2022 - Walkers is delighted to have provided six chapters to Chambers and Partners Fintech Practice Guide 2...
  
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NEWS

• Chambers Global Practice Guide 2023: Banking Regulation - Walkers Partners Niall Esler, Shane Martin and Senior Associate Conor Daly have authored the Ireland...
  
• Nine Partner Promotions Announced In Walkers' European Offices - Walkers has promoted nine lawyers to its global partnership across its European offices in Dublin, G...
  
• Damien Barnaville and Shane Martin Promoted To Partner in Walkers' Ireland Office - Walkers has promoted two lawyers to the partnership in its Ireland office in the firm's annual promo...
  
• Walkers' Senior Lawyer and WPS Promotions 2022 - Walkers has announced its 2022 senior lawyer and WPS promotions*. Forty-seven senior colleagues from...
  
• Walkers' Integrated Global Legal, Tax and Professional Services Highlighted in 2021 IFLR1000 Rankings - Walkers reinforces its position as a leading law firm with the most recent IFLR 1000 legal directory...
  
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EVENTS

• Walkers to host Data Protection Deputy Commissioner on 11 May 2017 - Data Protection The coming year will bring unprecedented change to Irish and European data protectio...
  
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