EFRAG released the third set of technical explanations in response to queries raised on its ESRS Q&A Platform together with a compilation of all technical explanations...

In this episode, Technology Department Consultant Susan Walsh and Morgan Flanagan-Creagh discuss the expanded responsibilities for directors and senior management under the NIS2 Directive.

Organizations face complex governance, risk and compliance challenges that require both legal expertise and operational implementation. This service combines legal knowledge with practical know-how to embed compliance requirements directly into business operations. Whether establishing new processes or refining existing frameworks, the approach spans all three lines of defence to deliver comprehensive solutions.

The Cabinet has approved 29 bills for priority publication and 24 bills for priority drafting Priority legislation includes the Defamation (Amendment) Bill, the Companies...

New Companies Registration Office identity verification obligations for directors came into effect on 11 June 2023, following a short delay to resolve IT issues.

The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment announced that the interim period relating to the holding of virtual general meetings has been further...

The Government has announced the extension of the interim period relating to two of the measures introduced by the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

Welcome to our September 2023 edition of Legal News.

Irish companies can now avail of various methods with which to merge, migrate or spin off all - or portions of - their businesses with other European Union (the "EU") limited liability companies.

The European Commission's EU Inc proposal promises to revolutionize startup formation with 48-hour digital company registration across Europe. But could this streamlined framework inadvertently erode Ireland's competitive advantage in attracting founders, and what role will Ireland's 2026 EU Council Presidency play in shaping the final outcome?

Sarah discusses the current state of ESG legislation, the legal obligations and penalties for organisations, as well as how Arthur Cox approaches ESG issues in its legal practice

Ireland moves forward with legislation to implement the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing supply chain due diligence requirements for commodities like cattle, cocoa, coffee, and wood. The draft bill aims to ensure products placed on the Irish market are certified as deforestation-free, with enforcement beginning in December 2026.

Ireland's implementation of AIFMD 2.0 brings significant regulatory changes for alternative investment funds, alongside evolving requirements for ESG disclosure and board effectiveness. The Central Bank of Ireland explores emerging opportunities in distributed ledger technology, tokenisation, and artificial intelligence while addressing future modifications to venture and growth capital fund regulations.

Walkers' Asset Management and Investment Funds team provides a comprehensive quarterly update on Irish legal and regulatory developments from April to June 2026, covering AIFMD II transposition, Central Bank guidance on liquidity management and board diversity, ESMA compliance findings, and the latest sustainable finance regulations including ESG ratings and SFDR 2.0 proposals.

Similar to debt markets worldwide, Private Credit has become a key feature of the Irish market with many of the largest and most innovative financings involving Ireland over the past number of years being financed...

The Government's Autumn 2024 Legislation Programme includes 29 bills for priority publication, focusing on employee protection during employer insolvencies, remediation of apartment defects, and energy performance in buildings, alongside 32 bills prioritized for drafting.

Cyprus amazing beachfronts and awarded beaches make it a Must Visit Destination! Coupled with low taxes it has become a relocation sensation for Italian entrepreneurs who are paying 45%- 50% taxes in Italy..

William Fry's Tax Litigation & Disputes team was involved in a landmark tax case that considered if a Spanish company's 2016 sale of unquoted shares in an Irish PPP company ...

Otonomee has secured a €1.5 million investment from the Martello Group to facilitate their continued international growth and development.

In this webinar, our expert speakers will take you through the current state of technology services in Ireland and provide insights into the Irish Government's strategy for Blockchain and Digital Assets.