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There are times when certain business opportunities arise unexpectedly and it may not be practical for individuals to incorporate a new company or acquire a company before a contract needs to be signed.

The European Commission's EU Inc proposal promises to revolutionize startup formation with 48-hour digital company registration across Europe. But could this streamlined framework inadvertently erode Ireland's competitive advantage in attracting founders, and what role will Ireland's 2026 EU Council Presidency play in shaping the final outcome?

On 23 June 2011, following over two years of negotiation, the European Parliament approved the introduction of a proposed Consumer Rights Directive which will set out new European-wide rules in relation to off-premises and distance contracts, such as online contracts.

Carina Lawlor provides an analysis on the legal framework, practice and procedure applicable to cross-border investigations in Ireland.

A mere 4 months into 2016 and it has already been a year of change for construction contracting in Ireland both in the private and public sector.

On 2 October 2017 the Mediation Act 2017 was signed into law by the President. After much debate and amendment through the Houses...

The Irish legislation implementing AIFMD II provisions has been published and comes into operation on 1 May 2026, introducing significant updates to both UCITS and AIF legislative frameworks.

The Central Bank of Ireland has published a revised Alternative Investment Fund Rulebook, replacing the March 2024 version and implementing significant changes following AIFMD II transposition into Irish legislation. These amendments represent a substantial enhancement to Ireland's regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds, particularly affecting Qualifying Investor AIFs.

Construction adjudication is evolving rapidly in Ireland and England, with landmark Irish High Court decisions reshaping the landscape by closing off smash-and-grab tactics and defining the boundaries of the Construction Contracts Act 2013.

The International Accounting Standards Board recently published, for public comment, a revised exposure draft of its proposals for accounting for insurance contracts.

The 2021 commercial rates waiver will be applied in the first quarter of 2021 to businesses most seriously affected by restrictions.

A recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has set limits on the ability of national courts to intervene to save a contract which contains unfair terms.

Irish Rollforming has secured a significant seven-figure investment from private equity company Renatus Capital Partners.

The Legal Services Commission ("LSC") issued a tender for contracts in a number of areas of law, including public law and mental health.

The legislation programme for the forthcoming Summer Oireachtas session has been published by the government.

Collaborative contracting can result in a more efficiently delivered project for less. Many contractors are using collaborative construction techniques to enable them to manage projects more efficiently.

Dr Barry Scannell and tech entrepreneur Sean Blanchfield explore the transformative shift from AI copilots to autonomous agentic AI systems that are already functioning as digital workers within organisations. The discussion delves into how these AI agents are reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, managing projects, and writing software, while examining the critical implications for governance, security, data protection, and the future of professional work.