ArticleCrowdfunding: New Framework Applies From Today, 10 November 2021The EU Crowdfunding Regulation applies from today, 10 November 2021, to providers of two key types of crowdfunding: European UnionFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleAML Update: Political Agreement On AMLA Regulation; Selection Process To Start ShortlyThe EU Council and European Parliament have reached provisional political agreement in trilogues on the regulation establishing the new central EU AML/CFT supervisor (AMLA)...GlobalGovernment, Public SectorArthur Cox
ArticleProfessional Services M&A And Regulation: 2026 Outlook2025 was another milestone year for transactions involving professional services firms in Ireland. Alongside a busy transactional environment, there is an evolving regulatory landscape.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawArthur Cox
ArticleBanking And Finance Credentials - Aviation And Asset FinanceArthur Cox is a full-service law firm with the capability to provide a 360 Irish law service to all participants in the aviation industry on all aspects of their business.IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleBanking And Finance Credentials - Project FinanceArthur Cox has one of the most high profile project and infrastructure practices in the Irish market, with the largest and most experienced dedicated team in Ireland.IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleWhat's Another Year 2025 - TaxThe Finance Act 2024 contains the changes to the Irish tax legislation that generally apply from 1 January 2025. The Finance Act contains a number of key business taxation measures.European UnionTaxArthur Cox
ArticleUpdate On UK FCA Business Interruption Test CaseHi, my name is Niall Guinan and I am an associate in the Insurance and Reinsurance team in Arthur Cox. United KingdomInsuranceArthur Cox
ArticleWhat's Another Year 2025 - Corporate And M&AThe Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 was signed into law on 12 November 2024 with the majority of provisions commenced with effect from 3 December 2024.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawArthur Cox
ArticleEU Sanctions Against Russia: Sectoral Sanctions Extended By A Further 6 Months To 31 January 2023Following the adoption of the seventh package of sanctions against Russia in July 2022 (see our update on that package here: Seventh Package of EU Sanctions against Russia: EU Council adopts...European UnionInternational LawArthur Cox
ArticleInvestment Firms: Corporate Governance Requirements Published By Central Bank Of IrelandMiFID investment firms, non-retail investment intermediaries, and MiFID market operators will be subject to the new Central Bank Corporate Governance Requirements for Investment Firms and Market Operators 2018 from 1 July 2019.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawArthur Cox
ArticleFair Procedures Are Required When Dismissing An Employee During ProbationLate last year, the Labour Court made a non-binding recommendation under the Industrial Relations Acts that a hotel manager be awarded €90,000 in compensation ...IrelandEmployment and HRArthur Cox
ArticleCBAM: Consultation On Implementing RegulationsThe European Commission is calling for evidence until 25 September 2025 on three sets of Implementing Regulations under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation.IrelandEnergy and Natural ResourcesArthur Cox
ArticleRegulatory Capital Requirements And Other Compliance ObligationsAn authorised UCITS ManCo is required to hold minimum regulatory capital of at least €125,000 plus 0.02% of its assets...IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleUpdate For Funds And Fund Management Companies: Central Bank Publishes Feedback Statement On CP153The Central Bank of Ireland (the Central Bank) has today (16 November 2023) published a Feedback Statement (the Feedback) in respect of its Consultation Paper 153 – Enhanced governance...IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleCBI Publishes Insurance Newsletter For June 2024The CBI has published its insurance newsletter for June 2024. The main emphasis of the newsletter was on Natural Catastrophe (NatCat) modelling...IrelandInsuranceArthur Cox
ArticleArticle 50 Triggered: Brexit Negotiations Can BeginOn 29 March 2017, the UK's Permanent Representative to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow, delivered the UK's notice under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council. IrelandInternational LawArthur Cox
ArticleThird-Party Litigation Funding Developments At The European CommissionOn 21 March 2025, the European Commission published a study on Mapping Third Party Litigation Funding in the European Union (PDF, 6.3MB) (the "Study"). IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner ICE: February 2025 - Digital InfrastructureThe Berec Board of Regulators invites comments until 19 February 2025 on the Draft BEREC Report on the regulation of physical infrastructure access.IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentArthur Cox
ArticleHorizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction July 2026 - EmploymentThe European Commission has been informed that Ireland has not fully transposed the Pay Transparency Directive by the 7 June 2026 implementation deadline.IrelandPrivacyArthur Cox
ArticleNew Commercial Rates RulesNew commercial rates rules came into force on 1 January 2024, implemented, by way of a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, via amending measures contained...IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionArthur Cox