In light of the liquidity challenges faced by many money market funds (MMF) during COVID 19, ESMA has issued a public statement providing its interpretation of the provision of external support by third parties under Article 35 of the MMF.

In 2020 the topic of fund fees and costs was recognised as a priority item to be addressed by national competent authorities (NCAs, including the Central Bank of Ireland).

The European Commission has issued new guidance clarifying how money market funds should interpret liquidity buffer requirements under the EU's regulatory framework.

A listing on Euronext Dublin ("Euronext") offers a number of advantages, including most importantly increasing distribution capacity.

To download our Investment Firms Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Update for the period January to March 2020 click on the Download PDF link above.

Following the recent overhaul of the legislation governing ILPs in Ireland and the publication of the recent guidance by the Central Bank of Ireland relating to Irish domiciled closed-ended funds

As readers will be aware from previous briefings, in March of last year the Central Bank published the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1)) (Investment Firms)...

It is anticipated that a number of significant non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios will be divested by banks operating in the Irish market over the coming year.

As discussed last time, a standstill agreement is only effective as it extends to those creditors pursuing a business for payment.

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Alternative Investment Funds Laws and Regulations, is a practical guide covering common issues

A recent decision of the High Court provides some insight as to the extent to which an insurer may be liable to pay costs when it instructs its solicitors to come off record for an insured

The Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2026 (2026 Act) was signed into law on 17 June 2026. The Act is relatively short in scope and amends the Arbitration Act 2010 in order to facilitate the implementation in Ireland of certain international agreements concluded between the European Union and third countries.

In Wolfe v PIAB and Mater Misericordiae Hospital [2023] IECA 245 the Court of Appeal, overturning a High Court decision, has quashed an assessment made by PIAB and referred...

The High Court has lifted a stay, which it had previously placed on proceedings in order to allow the underlying dispute, relating to insurance coverage, be referred to arbitration.

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the government will not be bringing a resolution to the Oireachtas seeking its approval of the proposed draft amendments to the Personal Injury Guidelines.

Our February 2019 article detailed the duty of care owed by schools to their students in the context of injuries arising from physical activity.

The owner of Derrybawn House in County Wicklow engaged a contractor and a supervising architect in respect of refurbishment works (Works) at the property.

On 11 July 2023, the President signed into law The Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (‘Act').

In the recent case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v Jenkins & anor, the High Court determined who should initiate enforcement proceedings.

The question of whether a lender can enforce a fixed charge security in respect of after acquired property has been addressed in the case of Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Limited...