Ireland has a lot to offer foreign organisations. From our low corporate tax rate to our highly-skilled and flexible workforce, there are many reasons to bring your business to Ireland.

The Department of Justice, Equality and Defence (the "Department") has recently introduced two new immigration initiatives aimed at facilitating non-EEA migrant entrepreneurs and investors who, in return for permission to reside in the State, are prepared to invest in Ireland.

Article 21c of CRD VI introduces fundamental changes to how third-country banks can access EU markets, requiring licensed branches or authorized EU entities for core banking services from January 2027. This collection examines the practical implications for cross-border lending, aviation finance structures, and Irish limited partnerships, while exploring the European Commission's broader vision for banking sector competitiveness and FDI screening reforms.

In the UK case of Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 962, a JCT contract clause gave the contractor an immediate right to terminate if the employer repeated a specified default.

International Business Partner, Emma Doherty and Corporate Trainee, Caitriona Lavelle discuss some encouraging findings in recent reports into the FDI climate in Ireland.

Maples and Calder's Dublin office advised on the first Irish authorised UCITS with full access to the Chinese equity market via a RQFI licence.

Unlike many other EU Member States, Ireland does not currently have a regime for screening foreign direct investment (FDI) in key infrastructure. This, however, is set to change following the publication earlier this...

The Regulati.on, which was adopted by the EU during 2019, creates a system to cooperate and exchange information on investments from non-EU countries that may affect security or public order

The European Commission published Guidelines on Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market.

Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has released its first annual report on the country's mandatory FDI screening regime, revealing 102 notifications in 2025 with a remarkably low intervention...

On 4 March 2026 the European Commission (“EC”) published a proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act (the “Act”). As part of a growing trend, the Act proposes to establish a framework of measures to strengthen industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors across Europe.

While 2021 remains marked by uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is set to be another busy year for the Irish merger control regime.

The Irish Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the Act) entered into force on 6 January 2025, introducing mandatory notification and pre-clearance...

Current FDI job predictions are impressive, but Ireland must focus on a much bigger jobs prize, writes Liam Quirke.

Following several postponements, the Irish foreign investment screening regime enters into full force today.

On 6 January 2025, the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 ("Act") entered into full force in Ireland, resulting in a new regime requiring mandatory screening...

Further to our recent update on the EU Credit Servicing Directive (the "Directive"), the Department of Finance (the "DOF") has completed its public consultation and published its initial decisions...

In the post-Brexit climate, Ireland's position as an English speaking gateway to one of the world's largest markets will be even more significant than in the past.

The Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the "STCT Act") was signed into law on October 31, 2023, introducing a new investment screening regime in the Republic of Ireland...

Ireland has become an attractive destination for foreign direct investment ("FDI"), as well as a hotbed for transactions in the technology sector. A view from our Mergers and Acquisitions team.