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ArticleDefinition Of AirworthinessIn ACG Acquisitions XX LLC v. Olympic Airlines (in Liquidation)¹, the airline defendant was estopped from alleging that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-300 aircraft was not in the condition required by the Lease because of representation contained in a signed certificate of acceptance. Mr Justice Teare, in his judgment, considered the meaning of airworthiness because it was a major debate between the partiesIrelandTransportMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleElectric Vehicle Charging: New ObligationsThe Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 applies from 13 April 2024. It imposes obligations on operators, owners, mobility service providers...IrelandTransportArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction May 2026 - TransportThe European Commission has launched consultations on alternative fuels infrastructure and air transport state aid guidelines, while new regulations address greenhouse gas emissions accounting and railway capacity coordination. Recent proposals aim to simplify cross-border rail travel through unified booking systems and passenger protection measures, alongside guidance for the transport sector on fuel supply disruptions.IrelandTransportArthur Cox
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ArticleProposed ‘Section 110' Changes - Impact On Asset Financing?The Minister for Finance's recent publication proposes to change Section 110 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by Section 40 Finance Act 2011.IrelandFinance and BankingMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleThe Logistics Behind Financing Aircraft In IrelandIn order to even be in the aircraft financing game, you need to understand the tax treaties that exist where you're doing business, and if they're compatible with this number one location for aircraft leasing. IrelandFinance and BankingTMF Group BV
ArticleChallenging A Third-Party Discovery Request"Third-party" or "non-party" discovery is provided for under Irish court rules. It is an extension of the scope of discovery in that it allows the court to order a non-party or stranger to the proceedings...IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleHorizon Scanner ICE: June 2025 - TransportThe following Delegated Regulations have been made under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation...IrelandTransportArthur Cox
ArticleIreland's Soaring Reputation Is Helping To Land Top DealsIreland continues to build on its reputation as a centre of excellence for aircraft financing and leasing and its position has been further enhanced in recent years.IrelandTransportMatheson
ArticleThe Rights And Wrongs Of Ship Arrest In IrelandOne of the main things worth bearing in mind when considering the arrest of a ship (or a sister ship) in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) is the applicability of the various arrest conventions. IrelandTransportDillon Eustace
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ArticleSupreme Court Finds Right To Legal Representation In Disciplinary Processes Is Exception Rather Than RuleWhen will a disciplinary process be unfair unless an employee is allowed legal representation? This was the single question of general importance which the Supreme Court was charged with ...IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationArthur Cox
ArticleLegal Issues Arising In The Financing Of Pre-Delivery PaymentsDepending on the circumstances of a particular transaction, the legal construction of PDPs can vary. IrelandTransportDillon Eustace
ArticleProgress On National Aviation Policy Well UnderwayIreland has a very successful aviation industry which the Irish government is committed to supporting and developing.IrelandTransportMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleReaching For The Converted: Repurposing Aircraft A Growing Trend In The Aviation IndustryBooming cargo demand offers lessors and airlines the chance to repurpose older aircraft, but can passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion facilities keep up?IrelandTransportTMF Group BV
ArticleEU Commission Adopts New Ports And Industrial Maritime StrategiesOn 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted the European Union Ports Strategy and Industrial Maritime Strategy – two new strategies focussed on ports, shipping and shipbuilding.IrelandTransportMatheson