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    An overview of negotiating positions on key CSRD and CSDDD proposals

    In this article, we provide a comparison of the negotiation positions of the European Commission, European Parliament and Council on the key proposed amendments to CSRD and CSDDD introduced as part of Omnibus I.

    ESG & Sustainability
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    Irish High Court refuses to grant injunction allowing a commercial tenant a “free ride” in Dublin properties

    In Perfect Stripe Limited t/a Grafter v Fennell & Ors [2025] IEHC 585, the Commercial Court refused an interlocutory injunction sought by a tenant to regain possession of three Dublin office buildings.

    Disputes
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    Climate and environmental risks under scrutiny

    The ECB has imposed periodic penalty payments on ABANCA Corporación Bancaria, S.A. for its failure to properly identify climate and environmental risks.

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Dawn Raid Powers before the Courts

    Corporate Transactions Dawn Raid Powers before the Courts In a line of recent cases the General Court has examined the limits on the powers of the European Commission to carry out dawn raids on businesses suspected of breaching competition law.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Labour Court affirms employment waiver despite employee not taking legal advice

    The Labour Court recently determined that it did not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal of a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

    Employment
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – November 2025

    Draft RTS on open-ended loan origination AIFs, total costs of investing in UCITS and AIFs, SFDR Q&As, Commission work programme 2026, ESA’s JC work programme 2026, MiFID II, AML/CFT/FS.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – November 2025

    Deadlines, CBI report on ESMA CSA on sustainability risks and disclosures in the investment funds sector, CBI speech on ETFs, AIFMD II fastrack, CBI markets update, AML/CFT/FS.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Revised EWC Directive gets the greenlight

    This article provides an overview of the steps employers can take now to prepare for the changes under the revised Directive.

    Employment
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    Understanding Employee Ownership Trusts

    Employee Ownership Trusts are rapidly becoming a favoured model for business succession in the UK but it’s important to note the mechanics, benefits and tax implications of EOTs are complex and require careful consideration.

    Belfast
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    What is early contractor involvement?

    Early contractor involvement (ECI) is a procurement and delivery approach under which a contractor is engaged before the main construction works are commenced.

    Construction
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    Sustainability reporting and due diligence update – November 2025

    In this article, we provide insights on key sustainability reporting and due diligence developments since our last update.

    Corporate Advisory & Company Law
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    Collective Bargaining: Government sets out new Action Plan

    An overview of the launch of Ireland’s Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining 2026–2030.

    Employment