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In considering the regulatory landscape, recent trends include an increase in inter-agency cooperation and a rise in unannounced inspections...

The judicial system in Ireland is established by the Constitution of Ireland, the principal courts being the District Courts and Circuit Courts (with limited jurisdiction), the High Court...

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted in favor of leaving the European Union.

On 6 January 2025, the much-anticipated Irish foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime established under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023...

On 26 February 2026, the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport (the “Minister”) published the Media Regulation Bill 2026 (the “Media Regulation Bill”). The Media Regulation Bill proposes a number of amendments...

The Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation recently announced (July 2011) a further consultation on the introduction of a code of conduct for suppliers and retailers operating in the grocery goods sector.

On 12 July 2020, EU Regulation 2019/1150 (the "P2B Regulation" or the "Regulation") became directly applicable across the EU. This Regulation aims to provide protection for businesses that rely

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control 2017 has recently been published. Merger Control covers common issues in merger control laws and regulations...

Consumer expectation in relation to accessing financial services via digital channels has led to a rapid development in banking technologies and the emerging of neobanks...

On 2 July 2025, the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport (the "Minister") announced that the Government has approved the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill (the "Draft Media Bill").

31 October 2015 marks the first birthday of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ("CCPC") which was created under the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 ("2014 Act").

The 2009 acquisition by Kerry Group plc of Irish competitor, Breeo Foods, remains the leading Irish merger between competing suppliers in the food sector.

On 19 February 2026, the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport (the "Minister") announced Government approval to publish the Media Regulation Bill 2026 (the "Media Regulation Bill").

In deciding whether or not to impugn national public health bodies for abusive anti-competitive practices under article 82 of the EC Treaty, national and supranational courts are required to balance the need for effective competition in the internal market against a requirement to respect member state sovereignty in areas falling outside the full competence of the Community.

M&A activity in Ireland in 2015 was at its strongest in terms of deal value since 2008, with pharmaceutical and biotech-led deals accounting for the vast majority of transactions.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published its annual Mergers & Acquisitions Report for 2021.