Helen Dooley becomes Special Advisor at Interpath

International advisory firm Interpath has appointed Helen Dooley, one of Ireland’s most experienced general counsel, as Special Advisor.

Dooley previously held the role of Group General Counsel at Allied Irish Banks plc (AIB), where she was a member of the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team.

She has a wealth of Irish and EU financial services experience gained as a solicitor in private practice and in-house in the City of London, Hong Kong and Dublin. 

Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Dooley 's experience includes banking and regulatory advisory, corporate governance, company secretarial and complaints management.

In the AIB Group, she led an in-house legal team comprising c.100 lawyers advising on a wide range of matters including retail and wholesale banking, market abuse, products, litigation and M&A activity.

At Interpath, Dooley will support the continued growth of the firm’s services focusing on Ireland’s financial services market.

Kieran Wallace, Head of Interpath in Ireland, said: “Helen’s track record speaks volumes.

“She has advised at the highest levels of the financial services industry and understands the regulatory, governance, and risk landscape inside out.

“Her experience in steering major institutions through complex challenges will be a remarkable asset to our clients, particularly as they navigate an environment of increasing regulatory scrutiny and market change.

“Bringing Helen on board reflects our commitment to building deep sector expertise as we continue to grow Interpath’s presence in Ireland and across our international network.”

Helen DooleyDooley previously held the role of Group General Counsel at Allied Irish Banks plc (AIB), where she was a member of the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team.

Commenting on the role, Dooley said: “The financial services sector continues to face significant regulatory, governance, and strategic challenges, and I look forward to bringing my experience to help Interpath’s clients address these complexities.

“With such a high calibre team, as well as its forward thinking, multidisciplinary approach and international reach, Interpath is uniquely positioned to support organisations across Ireland as they adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving market.”

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