European Union (Charging of Vehicles for the Use of Road Infrastructures) Regulations 2024 have been made with the stated intent of consolidating the provisions of EU legislation...

The uninitiated may be forgiven for thinking that there has been little activity in the aviation market recently with the grounding of flights and restrictions on travel as a result of Covid-19.

The extent of the Court’s powers under Article 8.1 of the Model Law on a stay application has been considered in two recent High Court cases.

In recent years, the Government signalled a phased transition to plan-led development of offshore renewable energy as outlined, for example, in the 2021 policy statement...

The Government is consulting until 14 June 2024 on the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (the "draft SC-DMAP") for offshore renewable energy ("ORE").

The Irish High Court has delivered its judgment on repudiation of contracts (including leases and guarantees)

The recent decision of the High Court in Dardis v Poplovka IEHC 249 highlights the fact that while costs generally follow the event the court can look behind the rule and exercise its discretion in awarding costs.

In a previous article (April 2017) the case of Williams & Waistell v Network Rail was discussed. In this landmark case, a Cardiff Court found Network Rail responsible for an actionable nuisance

Following a prolonged period of uncertainty on application of the India-Ireland double taxation treaty (IIDTT) to aircraft leasing arrangement between Irish special purposes entities...

In its response to the Government consultation on the implementation of BEPS Pillar Two, Aircraft Leasing Ireland asks for consideration of further flexibility...

The Council of the European Union this week agreed its positions on several legislative proposals for driving greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 55% in 2030 compared to 1990...

The State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014 (the "Act") was signed into law on 27 July 2014.

The Commission published a strategic framework for the new mandate's work, in line with the policy direction towards increased European competitiveness.

2016 was a positive year for the Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") and for the aviation industry sector...

When does a letter of intent become a contract?

Challenges face the aviation industry but its economic fundamentals remain strong, argues Walkers partner Matt Hedigan, in this thought leadership piece originally published in Legal Business'...

It's a turbulent time for airlines as the industry grapples to adapt to the future post COVID-19, however, there are developments in the industry which may help it get back on its feet.

The commercial aviation industry is among the global industries which have undoubtedly faced the most challenges as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

The commencement of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (the "Act") on 30 April 2024 introduced a new civil litigation mechanism in Ireland.