Ciara McBrienAssociate Katten Websitekatten.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail44 (0) 20 7770 5231 Professional Biography Ciara McBrien is an associate in the Financial Markets and Funds practice. Practices Financial Markets and Funds Industries Finance and Financial Markets Education BPP Law School, London, LPC University of Birmingham, LLB Bar Admissions England and Wales More Legal and Business Bylines From Ciara McBrien UK Ancillary Activities Exemption Proposals Published for Commodity Derivatives and Emission Allowances - (Posted On Wednesday, July 30, 2025) FCA Launches Consultation Paper on the UK SI Framework for Bonds and Derivatives and Discussion Paper on Equity Markets - (Posted On Wednesday, July 23, 2025) DORA Delegated Regulation on Threat-Led Penetration Testing Published in Official Journal - (Posted On Monday, June 30, 2025) FCA Consults on Proposals for Stablecoin Issuance and Cryptoasset Custody - (Posted On Monday, June 16, 2025) UK Cryptoassets: Draft Legislation and FCA Discussion Paper Published - (Posted On Monday, May 05, 2025) Replacing UK PRIIPs: FCA Consults on Further Proposals for Consumer Composite Investments - (Posted On Monday, April 28, 2025) HM Treasury and FCA Proposals to Reform Regulation of UK AIFMs - (Posted On Wednesday, April 16, 2025) DORA Compliance: Navigating the Latest Developments - (Posted On Wednesday, April 09, 2025) Navigating DORA Compliance: Recent Developments - (Posted On Wednesday, March 19, 2025) ILPA Publishes Updated Reporting Template and New Performance Template - (Posted On Tuesday, February 18, 2025) Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Current Legal Analysis Employment Implications When Colleges and Universities Shut Down by: Kristi S. Nelson Foy , David S. Rosner New Federal Religious Expression and Accommodations Guidance May Impact Private Employers by: Fiona W. Ong , James M. Paul Beltway Buzz, August 1, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett GAO Reaffirms Support for Existing Bid Protest Process by: Melissa P. Prusock , Eleanor M. Ross Trump Administration Proposes to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding by: Kyle W. Danish , Arthur "A.J." Singletary The Latest Changes to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Statute by: Gina K. Janeiro , Hadley M. Simonett McDermott+ Check-Up – August 1, 2025 by: Debra Curtis , Julia Grabo D.C. Download: Episode 4 - Tariffs and Trade Deals [Podcast] by: Marisa Campbell , Harry Sporidis The DOJ Issues Its Interpretation of “Illegal DEI” by: Michael S. Arnold , Jennifer B. Rubin Deadline Approaches for Comments on NASAA Proposed Model Franchise Broker Law by: Jess A. Dance , Josh Goldberg United States Department of Justice Issues Guidance on DEI Policies (US) by: Gabrielle Martin New Hampshire’s Unpaid Childbirth-Related Leave Law Goes Into Effect 2026 by: Kevin M. Sibbernsen Is an IPO Window Opening for H2 2025? by: Louis Lehot Ninth Circuit Hands Employers Split Decision on Key Procedural Aspects of FLSA Collective Actions by: Eric R. Magnus Michigan Supreme Court – Contractually Shortened Period of Limitations in Employment Agreements May Need Another Look by: Brian Schwartz , D. Kyle Bierlein Upcoming Events Aug 21 2025 Crash Course: How to Acquire and Resuscitate Distressed Companies Sep 15 2025 US General Counsel Summit Sep 15 2025 Chief Litigation Officer Summit Aug 5 2025 California Mid-Year Employment Law Reminders and Updates Print