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As a Chief Counsel in the legal department of EBRD, advises the General Counsel on special projects. As Enforcement Commissioner, is the 1st tier decision-maker under EBRD's Enforcement Policy and Procedures. Joined EBRD in 1998, became a Chief Counsel in 2006 and was appointed as Enforcement Commissioner in 2015. Prior to present roles, headed teams dealing with Banking Operations, Corporate Recovery, Corporate, and Knowledge Management, as well as the legal aspects of the development of EBRD’s Carbon Credit product line. Prior to joining EBRD, worked for Salans Hertzfeld & Heilbronn, in London, and for McCann Fitzgerald, in Dublin and in London. Was also Assistant Company Secretary with the GPA Group, while on secondment from McCann Fitzgerald. An Irish citizen. Holds a B.A. (Mod. Leg. Sci.) and an M.A., both from Trinity College, Dublin. Was admitted as a solicitor, in Ireland, in 1988 and has been admitted as a solicitor, in England and Wales, since 1991.