Key skills and expertise

With 50 years of experience, this seasoned legislative drafting lawyer specializes in regulatory management and law reform. Advising governments globally, expertise includes policy-making, regulatory impact assessment, and administrative simplification. Leadership roles have involved managing projects with organizations like the OECD and European Commission, contributing to capacity building in 47 countries. Career highlights include managing statute law revision in Ireland and contributing to the Strategic Management Initiative. Key skills encompass policy and legal analysis, project management, and effective communication, with experience in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Commission and the World Bank. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and capacity building in governance and regulatory reform. Projects were implemented on national and regional scales, focusing on improving legislative processes and regulatory management capacities. Geographic locations of this work include countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, such as Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, and EU candidate countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at key sectors such as standards and consumer protection, justice reform, law, and public administration. Previously held roles such as legislative drafting lawyer, project manager, and consultant, providing regulatory management advice and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise includes regulatory impact assessment and policy planning. The geographic scope of work spans multiple countries, focusing on governance and law reform in regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, contributing to both national and regional development projects. Extensive geographic experience includes working in countries such as Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Mauritius, Ukraine, Jordan, and Egypt, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Bringing proficiency in multiple languages, the expert is fluent in English and proficient in French and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including advising international governments and participating in multilingual teams during global projects. Additionally, there is basic knowledge of German, Italian, and limited vocabulary in Arabic and Mandarin, enhancing engagement in diverse cultural environments. Educational background includes a Ph.D. from Leiden University in the Netherlands. The expert is a qualified Barrister-at-Law from Kings Inns, Dublin, and Middle Temple, London, and holds an M.A. in Spanish, English, and Economics from the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Additional qualifications include a Diploma in Arbitration from the Dublin Institute of Technology and a Diploma in European Law from the National University of Ireland, University College Dublin, complemented by certificates in constitutional challenges and mediation.