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The long-awaited implementation of ‘Alternative A' gives force of law in Ireland to a regime which is similar to the insolvency regime in the USA, known as Chapter 11 "reorganisation" bankruptcy.

In two recent cases, the Supreme Court imposed costs on solicitors for wasting court time.

The European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") issued its final report to the European Commission regarding the implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD") on 16 November 2011.

Unleash the Beast! Monster Energy has successfully invalidated a copycat trade mark registration in the EU for INSOMNIA ENERGY protecting energy drinks. Our Intellectual Property team considers the key takeaways for brand owners.

On 24 February 2016, the General Court of the European Union held that Coca-Cola's 3D bottle shape mark lacked the distinctive character required in order for it to be registered as a Community Trade Mark ("CTM").

Upon taking office late last year EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged publically that in her first 100 days in office she would put forward legislation ...

A frequent issue is whether a public body can, or must, get clarification from a tenderer on aspects of its tender

The Irish Government's "White Collar Crime Package", announced in early November 2017, identifies a number of initiatives for further strengthening the corporate governance framework.

We hope that 2013 was a good year for you and your firm and that 2014 brings new opportunities and further success.

The Irish Government's "White Collar Crime Package", announced in early November 2017, identifies a number of initiatives for further strengthening the corporate governance framework.

While there is no statutory compulsory retirement age in Ireland, it has been the practice of many employers to set a retirement age of 65 to coincide with the State Pension age.

There is a growing trend amongst employers towards rewarding key employees with share-based remuneration in place of cash bonuses.

Since the liberalisation of Ireland's electricity system in around 2000, the policy around the allocation of grid connections has changed several times.

The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) now owns most of the real estate and development loans previously made by Irish banks.

On 15 September 2013, the second set of obligations arising from the introduction of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation "EMIR" came into force.

The Irish Government has announced the Legislation Programme for the Spring/Summer Session 2018.

Entities lending to Irish resident consumers or businesses will be required to report information relating to certain loans of €500 or more to the Central Bank of Ireland.