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In April 2021, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") which will revise and expand the current reporting regime...

On 31 July 2023, the European Commission formally adopted the first set of EU sustainability reporting standards (ESRS), bringing the new EU corporate sustainability reporting regime one step closer.

On 14 December, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a Public Statement updating its proposals for guidelines on funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms...

The regulatory technical standards (RTS) setting out ESG disclosures for STS securitisations (both non-ABCP traditional and on-balance sheet) where the underlying exposures are residential loans...

The Commercial Division of the High Court recently refused to grant an injunction to EMI and other record companies against UPC, an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Kate Colleary examines the decision and its consequences.

Have you taken steps to re-register your existing company as a new form private company limited by shares or as a designated activity company in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2014?

We examine how the Companies Act helpfully sets clear and defined parameters for the role and responsibilities of a company director.

The Companies Act 2014 allow a new mechanism for decision-making by shareholders. It introduces significant changes to the way written resolutions can be passed by the shareholders of a company...

The current situation with respect to US tariffs is evolving on a weekly basis and is subject to change.

Over the past year, we have significantly enhanced our environmental initiatives across the firm. Our ongoing commitment to net-zero principles continues to guide our approach, with these foundations increasingly integrated into our operations and decision-making processes.

Today the Irish Funds Industry Association published a corporate governance code for the Irish funds industry.

Following a recent consultation, Euronext Dublin has published updated listing rules for its regulated market.

On 26 June 2015, the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive ("AML IV") came into force and must be implemented into EU Member States' national law by 26 June 2017.

The long‑anticipated Irish implementing measures for Directive (EU) 2024/927 (known as “AIFMD II” or “UCITS VI”) have now been published, with the making of the implementing...

Dáil Éireann resumed on 18 September 2024, with both the Companies Act (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill and the Finance...

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has recently issued a "Dear CEO" letter to the insurance industry, detailing the findings from a targeted Consumer Protection Risk Assessment (CPRA)...

The Aviva Stadium was selected to host the 2024 Europa League Final. We examine how UEFA selects its host cities through a sustainability and social responsibility lens.