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In a decision helpful to both special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and service providers utilising SPVs, the Irish Supreme Court has given effect to a gross negligence carve-out to a general (and standard-form) limitation of liability clause (Clause) in an Irish-law commercial licence.

IImportant measures for international investors in Ireland and investment managers with Irish investment funds and SPVs

This quarterly report examines critical regulatory developments affecting Irish asset management and investment funds from July to September 2026. The analysis covers Central Bank of Ireland updates on delegation and compliance, Ireland's strategic vision for fund tokenisation and private assets, and evolving EU regulations including the Retail Investment Strategy and EMIR 3. Key focus areas include sustainable finance frameworks, ESG ratings developments, and the transition to T+1 settlement alongside prac

Issuers of retail debt securities listed on EU regulated markets must prepare their annual financial reports using the European Single Electronic Reporting Format (ESEF) for financial ...

The English Court of Appeal has recently re-affirmed, in National Infrastructure Development Co Ltd v Banco Santander...

The European Union Intellectual Property Office and the European Investment Fund have launched a groundbreaking initiative to help EU businesses unlock the financial value of their intellectual property assets. Through a new Memorandum of Understanding, these institutions aim to address longstanding barriers that prevent innovative European companies from using their IP rights as collateral to access financing, potentially opening alternative funding routes beyond traditional equity and venture debt options

Recognising the demand among fund managers to utilise a regulated partnership vehicle, a number of important enhancements have recently been made to the Irish Investment Limited Partnership vehicle through the enactment ...

The European Medicines Agency offers special status to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises developing medicines, providing financial incentives, translation services, and regulatory guidance to foster innovation. Companies meeting specific employee and financial thresholds can access fee reductions, deferred payments, and expert support through the EMA's SME office.

With unrivalled experience of advising clients who operate in the Food and Beverage sector, both here in Ireland and internationally, Matheson is leading the way in Ireland's largest indigenous sector.

The interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (COVID-19) Act 2020 ("the Act") has been extended to 31 December 2021 following government approval last week.

On 22 November 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published a decision affecting European member states national beneficial ownership registers (Decision).

The Central Bank of Ireland has announced a significant reduction in the Insurance Compensation Fund Levy from 1% to 0%, effective January 1, 2027, marking the lowest rate since the levy's reintroduction in 2012. This development follows the full repayment of the Exchequer loan advanced after Quinn Insurance's administration in 2011 and reflects the improved financial position of the Insurance Compensation Fund. Insurers must now review their policy documentation and processes to ensure compliance with the

The context of this decision was a procedural dispute in litigation arising out of the collapse of the Madoff Ponzi scheme.

The introduction of a formal role of Data Protection Officer ("DPO") is one of the features of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

The provision of information by the employer or the employer’s design team to a contractor and the allocation of responsibility for the accuracy of that information is a key aspect of risk allocation under any construction contract.

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has launched the RIAI Construction Contract 2025, a new set of standard form contracts designed to enhance the collaboration...

The Finance Act 2017, which came into law in the Republic of Ireland on 25 December 2017, introduced a significant change to stamp duty.