The Matheson Spring 2025 Horizon Tracker has been distributed to our clients this week with an "as of" date of 27 March 2025. This edition highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in Ireland and the EU, together with commentary informed by Matheson Insights across our practice areas.

In a strengthening of its presence in London, leading Irish corporate law firm Matheson has announced the appointment of Sharon Daly, who is widely acknowledged as one of Ireland's leading corporate litigators, as Head of its London office.

The Home Performance Index ("HPI") certification is the first national voluntary sustainable assessment system for new development schemes. It offers a lower-priced development margin...

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented levels of disruption to the Courts Service and the administration of justice in this country.

Michael Jackson shares his recommendations, both professional and personal, and biggest influences to date.

A recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the joined cases of YouTube (C-628/18) and Cyando (C-683/19) will be welcomed by internet service providers (ISPs) and...

The Law Society has indicated that they plan to conduct more frequent monitoring visits of solicitor practices with the aim that each firm will be reviewed at least every 3-4 years.

Sufficiently detailed and timely board reporting is a cornerstone of sound governance. It enables directors to make informed decisions, fulfil their oversight responsibilities...

What is the impact of the European Disclosure Regulation (EU/2019/2088) (the "Disclosure Regulation") on alternative investment fund managers ("AIFMs") and management companies of...

The Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) was brought into force through the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1) (Senior Executive Accountability Regime)) Regulations 2024 (SEAR Regulations) and forms part of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF).

As highlighted in Part 1 – Green Loans – Overview of the key features of our two part briefing, the key distinction between a green loan and a sustainability linked loan is the use of proceeds.

Following a consultation process in 2019, ESMA has now published Guidelines on performance fees charged to (i) UCITS investment funds and (ii) certain open-ended alternative investment funds which are marketed to retail investors.