ArticleHeadline Company Law Developments In 20172017 has seen numerous changes to the laws affecting Irish companies. IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMason Hayes & Curran LLP
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ArticleMatheson's Growth Mirrors The Big Opportunity For Ireland Inc.Ireland remains the best small country in the world in which to do business, according to Robert O'Shea, the newly appointed head of Matheson's Corporate and Commercial Department.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMatheson
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ArticleMatheson Recently Advised The DPO Group On Its Acquisition By Network International Holdings PlcMatheson recently advised the DPO Group, a leading high growth e-commerce platform and payments provider, on its recent acquisition IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMatheson
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ArticlePublic M&A – The Availability Of The Poison Pill Defence In Ireland"Firstly, on the moment of his awakening, the thought occurred to him: ‘Why do I lie here? The night is wearing on, and at daybreak it is likely that the enemy will be upon us.'"IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMatheson
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