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The Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act 2021 (Act) came into operation on 28 July 2021.

Although dealing with difficult and disruptive board members can be painful, ignoring poor behaviour will inevitably lead to trouble

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 has been signed into law and parts are expected to be commenced by year end.

We've all seen it: a director quietly funnels company contracts to their own side business, or recklessly racks up debts while ignoring insolvency warnings.

ESMA has published its final report on the 2025 common supervisory action (CSA) conducted with national competent authorities (NCAs)...

With multinational companies placing an increased focus on effective governance by their international subsidiaries and the ability to demonstrate compliance...

The concept of a directors' compliance statement first appeared in section 45 of the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003...

The culture of corporate enforcement has become a very real issue for directors. There has been an increase in the number of directors who have found themselves in the High Court facing applications to restrict or disqualify them for various breaches of the Companies Acts or their general duties as directors.

The concept of a directors' compliance statement first appeared in section 45 of the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003...

Irish Revenue have recently confirmed their intention to withdraw an important concession which is relevant to directors' physical...

The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2018 came into force on 26 November 2018 (the "Amendment Act").

Explore the critical legal considerations when structuring cross-border loans involving Irish companies, from corporate benefit requirements and financial assistance restrictions to environmental liability exposure.

A recent High Court decision reconsidered the circumstances in which a shareholder or director may represent a company in legal proceedings.

In these difficult times for all businesses, good corporate governance is more important than ever. Company boards are making decisions which may be essential for the survival of the business

Assets in European ETFs have continued to grow over the last two decades and now stand at over $2.1 trillion.

Following the breakout of Covid-19, the Irish government implemented strict rules in relation to social distancing and public gatherings.

Following on from its third and final consultation on Fund Management Company Effectiveness Managerial Functions, Operational Issues and Procedural Matters ("Third Consultation") issued in June 2016...

Previously, traditional SME restructuring options available to directors was limited to Examinership, however, this process never got the required traction as it was considered too expensive...