Overview
Dates: April 24 - 26, 2024
Location: Évian-les-Bains, France
The Steering Committee welcomes up to 44 senior attorneys from leading law firms and in-house counsel from various FinTech companies and financial institutions active in the FinTech area who are at the forefront of regulation. Participation is drawn from both common and civil law jurisdictions across Europe, the UK and a few from the US. During the sessions, high-level discussions are conducted between legal counsel at these regulated entities, and the major law firms who advise them.
Using candid, seminar-style discussions at this annual meeting, the group shares the most pressing issues they face. Participants examine trends and developments in relevant jurisdictions — and specifically challenging cross-border and multi-jurisdictional examples — to learn how others address these problems and work together to identify solutions.
2024 Steering Committee
This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Members
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Dario Dagostino A&L Goodbody LLP Dublin, Ireland
Dario Dagostino is co-Head of A&L Goodbody’s Disputes & Investigations group focussing on Financial Regulatory matters. Dario is also Head of our Regulatory Investigations Group. He frequently advises clients on all aspects of their interactions with regulatory authorities such as the Central Bank of Ireland on regulatory compliance, authorisation and enforcement. In addition, Dario represents clients in commercial disputes with a focus on civil proceedings with a regulatory aspect and in advising on corporate criminal issues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Regulatory Investigations / Privacy & Data Security / White Collar Crime / Financial Regulation / FinTech / Financial Services Litigation / Brexit/Disputes / InvestigationsEXPERIENCE ADVISING:
- Various financial institutions in dealing with supervisory enquiries and enforcement proceedings including those commenced by the Central Bank of Ireland, the Irish Stock Exchange, the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Data Protection Commissioner.
- Regulated firms on regulatory enquiries including Central Bank ‘Themed Inspections’ and ‘Skilled Person’ Reports.
- Domestic and international clients in commercial disputes before the Irish courts including claims for damages arising from regulatory decisions in the financial services and competition spheres.
- Companies and financial institutions in response to ‘dawn raids’ and other regulatory and public enquiries concerning suspected breaches of competition law, data protection requirements, fraud and other regulatory issues.
- Companies and regulated firms in relation to the conduct of a wide range of internal investigations.
- Various aspects of compliance procedures including those relating to anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, conduct of business rules and consumer protection legislation.
- Self-reporting obligations and managing clients’ relationships with regulatory authorities.
MARKET RECOMMENDATIONS
“Dario is an excellent lawyer. He has a good understanding of commercial drivers and inspires confidence.” (Chambers Global 2023)“Dario Dagostino is an exceptional lawyer, easy to deal with, practical, and has unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the regulatory space, which goes far beyond the letter of the law.” (Legal 500 2021)
“He is exceptionally able in dealing with the regulator and can analyse masses of complex information and distil it down into the key issues” (Chambers Global 2021)
“Provides pragmatic and concise advice and guidance and has excellent attention to detail.” (IFLR1000 2020)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Dario regularly presents to clients on a range of compliance related issues. He has written various articles and participated in government consultations regarding the reform of regulatory enforcement powers.EDUCATION
- Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
- Solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales
- B.C.L. Oxford University
- B.A. (Jurisprudence) Oxford University
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Michelle M. Kirschner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP London, United Kingdom
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Fedor Poskriakov Lenz & Staehelin Geneva, Switzerland
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Eric Stupp Bär & Karrer AG Zurich, Switzerland
Forum Director
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Shóna Fox Senior Forum Director Cambridge Forums Vancouver, Canada [email protected] M: +1 437 223 4354
Shona graduated from the University College Dublin with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Spanish. She has a background in medical, insurance and financial administration. In her spare time, Shona loves to travel and enjoys planning trips all around the world.
Built on meaningful interactions and genuine connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for preeminent legal counsel and compliance officers, from leading law firms and FinTech companies across the United States, who specialize in ‘non-bank’ financial institutions enforcement and regulation.
"Given the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets and the FinTech sector in general, a free-flowing discussions with top industry stakeholders brought together by Cambridge Forums is invaluable."
Stephen Aschettino Head of FinTech, United States Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP New York"Great thinkers with unparalleled experience – where else can you have such open and candid discussions with an amazing group on many of the greatest challenges in our sector – and possible solutions for the future. I am honored to have been part of the Steering Committee that set up the initial Forum sessions for financial institutions (in the United States and then the international Forum) and now with cutting-edge issues in the FinTech sector."
James H. Freis Founder Market Integrity Solutions LLC Washington, D.C."The Forum is unlike any other conference. The open dialogue makes for a uniquely dynamic, engaging, and relevant experience!"
Ilan T. Graff Partner Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP New York
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