The Government Legislation Programme for the Autumn 2021 session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 46 new bills for priority publication...

The Cabinet has approved 24 bills for priority drafting. Priority legislation includes the Amendment of the Constitution (Family) Bill and the Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill...

The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2022 session has been published.

William Fry made its submission to the Central Bank of Ireland on Consultation Paper 131 on "Regulations for pre-emptive recovery planning for (re)insurers" on 30 October 2020.

This article considers the issue of AI authorship in the EU, identifies how this issue is problematic, and sets out to ascertain how much human involvement is required under EU law for a work to qualify for copyright protection.

Under the initiative, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Ireland, a new Europe, Middle East and Africa...

Following industry consultation earlier this year (CP138), the Central Bank has now published final guidance for the governance, risk management and business continuity management of outsourcing...

This episode of the Sports, Entertainment & the Law podcast series looks at employment law considerations for sports clubs or bodies and the importance of following an objective and fair...

The next episode of the Sports, Entertainment & the Law podcast series is hosted by Employment Associate Elaine Egan, who is joined by Craig Sowman, Partner and head of the Sports...

Dr Barry Scannell and tech entrepreneur Sean Blanchfield explore the transformative shift from AI copilots to autonomous agentic AI systems that are already functioning as digital workers within organisations. The discussion delves into how these AI agents are reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, managing projects, and writing software, while examining the critical implications for governance, security, data protection, and the future of professional work.

We have seen a dramatic increase in clients seeking authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland as either an electronic money institution or as a payment institution.

Cybersecurity has emerged as the most critical technology risk facing Irish businesses, yet a significant confidence gap exists in their ability to counter AI-driven threats.

Irish organisations face mounting challenges in demonstrating measurable returns from their AI investments, with 69% of larger companies actively concerned about ROI and only 11% reporting positive results to date. As new EU regulations including the AI Act, DORA, NIS 2, and the Data Act introduce stringent requirements, many are forced to revisit first-generation AI contracts that inadequately addressed risk allocation and return metrics.

There were 84 transactions involving private equity firms during 2024, the same number as in the previous year. In value terms, however, private equity investment in Irish companies...

Irish employment law includes a comprehensive framework of protected leave entitlements that employers must navigate carefully to maintain compliance. Understanding the distinctions between maternity, paternity, parental, sick leave, and other statutory leave categories is essential for HR professionals and business leaders. This guide breaks down the key requirements and employment protections that apply across all leave types in Ireland.

The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 establishes specific requirements for employers regarding written employment terms and delivery timelines. This video explores the fundamental components of employment contracts in Ireland, breaking down the mandatory statements employers must provide to employees and the legal timeframes within which these disclosures must occur.

In this, the inaugural William Fry Financial Regulation Unit podcast series, titled "Preparing For Individual Accountability", Jane Balfe, Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by Shane Kelleher...

The Irish State is poised to exit its final banking shareholding after 17 years, as BAWAG PSK moves to acquire Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc in a €1.6 billion transaction. William Fry, which has guided the Department of Finance through the privatization of Ireland's banking sector since 2015, is once again advising on this landmark deal that will generate approximately €931 million in proceeds for the State.

In the final episode of the William Fry Financial Regulation Unit podcast series, 'Preparing for Individual Accountability', Derek Hegarty, a partner in William Fry's Regulatory Enforcement,...

As the EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency obligations approach their 2 August 2026 enforcement date, organizations face critical requirements to disclose AI interactions, label deepfakes, and mark synthetic content. This session examines the practical implications of these transparency mandates, drawing on the European Commission's recently published Guidelines and Code of Practice to help stakeholders prepare for compliance.