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This second instalment of our ‘Cracking the Code' series on the European Electronic Communications Code (the "EECC") outlines the key retail aspects and end-user rights...

In a pragmatic and concise judgment, the UK Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the collateral warranty in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd (Respondent) v Augusta 2008 LLP...

The recent High Court decision of Tenderbids Limited [Trading as Bastion] v Electrical Waste Management Limited [2025] IEHC 139 serves as a warning of the risks...

The decision of Mr Justice Garrett Simons in Gravity Construction Limited v Total Highway Maintenance Limited [2021] IEHC 19

The announcement by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, last week that errors in the code used to build software to calculate Leaving Certificate grades has caused a miscalculation

On 2 October 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") updated its Guidance on the Central Credit Register ("CCR") (version 2.6) to commence the reporting obligations in respect of guarantees...

Beginning on 1 July 2023, a new block exemption regulation for research and development ("R&D") agreements will come into force following its publication by the European Commission at the start of June this year.

In the recent case of JRT Developments Ltd (JRT) v TW Dixon (Developments) Ltd (TWD) [2020] the TCC has shown that parties seeking to enforce "smash and grab" adjudication awards will not be able to do so in circumstances where it would be manifestly unfair.

The terms "best endeavours", "reasonable endeavours" and "all reasonable endeavours" are commonly used by solicitors in the drafting of agreements.

Corporate bond issuances are increasingly being structured so that the bonds are eligible for purchase under the European Central Bank's Asset Purchase Programmes.

The first Annual Report (2025 Annual Report) regarding the operation of the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the 2023 Act)...

On 27 January 2016, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (the "Minister") signed into law the Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Grocery Goods Undertakings) Regulations 2016.

Articles 18 to 22 of EU Directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market (the "DSM Directive") grant new remuneration and related rights to authors and performers.

As uncertainty in relation to the applicability and scope of tariffs continues, we look at considerations when negotiating construction contracts or managing the impact of tariffs...

The Irish High Court has ruled for the first time that it has inherent jurisdiction to order parties in non-personal injury civil disputes to engage in mediation, even against their wishes. This landmark decision examines whether mandatory mediation breaches constitutional rights of access to courts, what factors courts should consider when exercising this discretion, and how this power aligns with Ireland's Mediation Act 2017 framework that emphasizes voluntary participation.

On 11 September 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a web page and shared examples of best practice and areas for improvement for applicants for regulatory authorisation/registration in the UK.

As Northern Ireland's Councils roll out new Local Development Plans, Section 76 ("S76") Agreements have become a cornerstone of securing developer contributions...