James Roche | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I work with a range of regulators and public bodies, advising on all aspects of their statutory functions and powers.
 
I am an experienced advocate, appearing regularly before the District Court, and a range of other administrative bodies.
 
I have many years of experience in providing training to statutory bodies, particularly in relation to the decision making process, to ensure administrative law requirements are fulfilled.
 
Prior to joining the firm, I worked in the litigation department of a large Dublin law firm, where I developed expertise in regulatory prosecutions, landlord and tenant litigation, and online defamation matters.
 

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Public and Regulatory
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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. 
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Financial Regulation
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Independent Review of the Central Bank's Fitness and Probity Regime published

16.07.2024
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Public & Regulatory
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Publication of IAF Guidelines and SEAR Regulations

24.04.2024
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Financial Regulation
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Central Bank of Ireland issues Consultation Paper on updated Administrative Sanctions Procedure guidelines

14.07.2023
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Public and Regulatory
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Significant changes to defamation proceedings proposed

11.04.2023
The Government has announced plans to significantly reform defamation law, with the publication of the General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill (the "Bill"), which is available here, According to the Minister for Justice, the legislation aims to address “the challenges posed by an increasingly complex media landscape.” Some key proposals are set out below.  
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