ArticleIreland As A Domicile For Private Equity FundsPrivate equity firms may need to use a wide variety of legal structures and domiciles to conduct their operations efficiently. IrelandFinance and BankingDillon Eustace
ArticleThe Companies Act 2014 – Impact On The Irish Funds IndustryIrish funds structured as investment companies under Part XIII of the Companies Act, 1990 will be relieved to hear that the Act is largely a restatement of existing company law. IrelandFinance and BankingMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleLegal News - February 2023Welcome to the February 2023 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business. IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleRetention Of Title: Taking Back What’s Yours?A retention (or reservation) of title clause is a clause in an agreement whereby a party selling goods seeks to reserve to itself the title in those goods until certain conditions have been met by the buyer, usually payment. IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionArthur Cox
ArticleArbitration Agreements – Do They Apply To Third Parties?In a recent Circuit Court case, Mr and Mrs Maguire entered into a contract to buy a car. Mrs Maguire signed the standard terms and conditions of the seller (MSL) of the car, which included an arbitration clause.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleContinued Enhancement Of Audit Quality And OversightIt is expected that the recently published Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017 (Bill) will be enacted in Q2 of 2018.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleESG: EU Commission Adopts Corporate Sustainability Reporting StandardsOn 31 July 2023, the European Commission formally adopted the first set of EU sustainability reporting standards (ESRS), bringing the new EU corporate sustainability reporting regime one step closer.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawMatheson
ArticleThat's A Wrap! CJEU Rules On Use Of "Click-Wrapping" For Accepting Jurisdiction In Online B2B ContractsThe Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") has recently confirmed that "click-wrapping" can be relied upon for accepting jurisdiction in an online agreement.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleThe Mobility Directive: Implementation Of EU Procedures For Cross-border Mergers, Conversions And DivisionsDirective (EU) 2019/2021 of the European Parliament and of the council of 27 November 2019 amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards cross-border conversions, mergers...European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawDillon Eustace
ArticleUCITS Investing In Unregulated Collective Investment SchemesOn 20 November 2012, the European Securities and Markets Authority issued an opinion in relation to a UCITS' ability to invest 10% of its assets in unregulated collective investment schemes.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawArthur Cox
ArticleESG Disclosures For STS Securitisations Of Residential Loans, Auto Loans And LeasesThe regulatory technical standards (RTS) setting out ESG disclosures for STS securitisations (both non-ABCP traditional and on-balance sheet) where the underlying exposures are residential loans...European UnionEnvironmentArthur Cox
ArticleESMA Issues Consultation Paper Outlining Proposed Measures To Give Further Effect To The Revised ELTIF RegimeAs readers will be aware, Regulation (EU) 2023/606, which amends the existing EU ELTIF regime (Amending ELTIF Regulation), entered into force on 9 April 2023 and will apply from 10 January 2024.European UnionFinance and BankingDillon Eustace
ArticleInvestment Funds Update: ESMA Publishes Discussion Paper On UCITS Share ClassesESMA invites stakeholders' views as to what transitional provisions may be deemed necessary.European UnionFinance and BankingMatheson
ArticleNew Motor Insurance Requirements For Irish InsurersThe European Union (Motor Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 introduce significant changes to motor insurance requirements in Ireland, expanding claims-history statement obligations and establishing new non-discrimination measures for policyholders moving between EU Member States. Vehicle insurers must now navigate enhanced transparency requirements, standardised claims documentation...European UnionInsuranceWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleThe Legal 500 & The In-House Lawyer Comparative Legal Guide Ireland: Merger ControlRichard Ryan and Patrick Horan recently prepared a handy reference guide on Irish merger control rules for the Irish chapter of the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide on Merger Control.IrelandAntitrust/Competition LawArthur Cox
ArticleCOVID-19 Ireland Update: Management Equity Incentive Plans - Key ConsiderationsAttracting, motivating and retaining staff is one of the critical challenges many businesses face. In light of cash flow constraints arising as a result of COVID-19, many employers...IrelandCoronavirus (COVID-19)Maples Group
ArticleCOVID-19 Ireland Update: Tax Residence Considerations In Light Of COVID-19 Travel RestrictionsThe outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in a unique and alarming health crisis. In addition to the health aspects, there will be a significant economic impact worldwide. IrelandCoronavirus (COVID-19)Maples Group
ArticleAccess Is Restricted To Central Register Of Beneficial OwnershipThe Irish Central Register of Beneficial Ownership of Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies (the "RBO") has significantly restricted access to search the central register of beneficial ownership...IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawArthur Cox
