Professional background
I advise these bodies on all of their functions, both under domestic and EU law. This can include investigations and enforcement, prosecutions, complaints and discipline, litigation, registration and accreditation. I also advise on governance issues and provide training to Councils, Boards, Committees and staff of public and regulatory bodies.
My team advises across sectors including telecoms, education, health and social care, professional services, aviation, betting and gaming and charities.
Awards & recognition
Chambers Europe 2022
Barry Fagan advises on individual fitness to practise cases and also handles wider advisory matters through which regulators seek to redefine their disciplinary processes
Legal500 EMEA 2021
Client relations and turnaround time are key for us as a client. We have had a lot of dealings with Barry Fagan and we find he is professional, excellent technically and his manner lends itself towards our committee meetings, which can be contentious at times. Barry has a way of setting out the cold hard facts for a committee but not frightening them about decisions they must make.
Authored pieces
Public and Regulatory
Insight
Central Bank inquiry issues finding in relation to former PTSB CEO
30.01.2025
The Central Bank's tracker mortgage related inquiries have led to significant fines for institutions, and contributed to significant legislative change. The first inquiry in relation to an individual has now made findings.
Public and Regulatory
Insight
Bill to establish new agri-food regulator debated in the Dáil
11.05.2023
An Rialalai Agraibhia, also known as the Agri-Food Regulator, is to be established under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 (the "Bill"). The Bill was published on 16 December 2022 and was debated in the Dáil yesterday evening, 10 May 2023. The Bill will return to the Dáil next week for final debate and is expected to be passed, after which it will go to the Seanad.
Lawyers I've worked with
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JP McDowell Managing Partner Ireland and Partner, Public and Regulatory/Planning & EnvironmentalIntellectual PropertyPlanning and EnvironmentalPublic and Regulatory
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Jonathan Moore Partner, Public and Regulatory/Planning & EnvironmentalDispute ResolutionPlanning and Environmental
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Zoe Richardson Partner, Public and Regulatory/Planning & EnvironmentalPlanning and EnvironmentalPublic and Regulatory
What others say…
Barry Fagan advises on individual fitness to practise cases and also handles wider advisory matters through which regulators seek to redefine their disciplinary processes
Client relations and turnaround time are key for us as a client. We have had a lot of dealings with Barry Fagan and we find he is professional, excellent technically and his manner lends itself towards our committee meetings, which can be contentious at times. Barry has a way of setting out the cold hard facts for a committee but not frightening them about decisions they must make.