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We've listened to and read various commentary over the past 18 months as to the opportunities that exist for Ireland Inc in the context of Brexit and companies who as part of their Brexit contingency plan...

With the UK now well into the two year withdrawal period provided for in Article 50 [of the Treaty on the European Union], the time for businesses to prepare for the consequences of a UK exit...

Following on from our recent publication, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has now provided additional clarity on a number of key Brexit related matters that will be of relevance

Ireland is regarded as a key strategic location by the world's investment funds industry. Investment funds established in Ireland are sold in over 70 countries across Europe

The EC's recent temporary equivalence decision is good news for the settlement of Irish securities, and an important step towards minimising disruption to the Irish capital markets when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

Managing disputes involving a UK counterparty will become more complex and costly from 1 January 2021. What changes can you make to your contracts to ensure that disputes can be resolved in a timely and cost effective manner?

Ex-Rehab Group CEO Angela Kerins failed in her claim for damages against members of a parliamentary committee.

Ireland has a lot to offer foreign organisations. From our low corporate tax rate to our highly-skilled and flexible workforce, there are many reasons to bring your business to Ireland.

The High Court has ordered a wind farm operator to make discovery of raw wind farm data and other records to plaintiffs who have alleged in section 160 planning injunction proceedings that the...

The European Data Protection Board has introduced a draft common data breach notification template designed to standardize breach reporting across EU Data Protection Authorities.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently lamented the diminished prospects of a Canada-style deal within the ongoing Brexit negotiations, saying that: "after 45 years of membership they are not willing….. to offer this country the same terms as Canada.

The European Commission ("Commission") is currently reviewing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (EU/2011/61) ("AIFMD").

Earlier this year, the Court of Justice of the EU (the "CJEU") ruled that decision-making bodies such as the Workplace Relations Commission can disregard domestic Irish law in making their decision, if they find the domestic...

As the 17 July 2026 deadline approaches for Member States to identify critical entities under the CER Directive, organisations in key sectors must understand the implications of potential designation. This analysis examines the designation criteria, compliance obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and the interplay between the CER Directive and other regulatory frameworks like NIS 2 and DORA.

Given that electricity and gas systems on the island of Ireland are physically connected to those of GB, clarity on post-Brexit rules for trading across these systems is important to the energy sector here.

Brexit negotiations are likely to begin in earnest during the week beginning 19 June (after the UK General Election on 8 June).

On 31 May 2017, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") released its opinion on achieving a common approach to supervision ("supervisory convergence") among EU member...

The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 comes into effect today, Tuesday 1 September 2015. Here is a brief analysis of the key issues.