We are pleased to share our latest podcast episode, 'Managing the transition: What you need to know' featuring Aoife Smyth and Gerard Carrigg.
Real EstateThe Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the ability of courts to compel local authorities to comply with their statutory obligations, finding that lack of resources and staffing constraints do not constitute exceptional circumstances.
Environmental & PlanningThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has published its process clarification for fund documentation updates arising from AIFMD II (Directive 2024/927/EU).
Asset Management & Investment FundsWe are pleased to share our latest podcast episode, Setting the scene: Ireland’s new rent rules explained featuring Aoife Smyth and David Fitzgerald.
Real EstateThe CBI's Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report focuses on financial and operational resilience, consumer/investor protection and AI.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryIn a judgment delivered last month, the Irish High Court addressed the interplay between arbitration clauses and winding up petitions.
DisputesEssential insights for HR & employers
Employment10 years and three days after former UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced in the House of Commons that there would be a referendum on Brexit, the EU and the UK have moved a little closer back together.
EU, Competition & ProcurementDomestically, the CBI Director of Capital Markets, Gerry Cross delivered a speech outlining regulatory priorities. At European level, the ESAs advanced DORA cooperation with the UK and the EBA completed transfer of EU AML/CFT mandates to AMLA.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, CBI issued a review on MiFID firms’ operational resilience frameworks. At European level, the ECJ Advocate General stated simply executing client orders doesn’t automatically amount to insider dealing because a firm holds inside information.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the first parts of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2025 came into force. At European level, EIOPA launched its 2030 strategy and published its January 2026 Insurance Risk Dashboard.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI issued a new authorisation process note outlining a streamlined process for AIFMs. At European level, ESMA published principles on risk‑based supervision and communicated on EMIR 3.0 reporting obligations.
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