In our latest publication, we explain the practical application of security and public order criteria during the screening process, highlighting the significance of risk allocation in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
EU, Competition & ProcurementExplore the potential changes to Ireland's collective and representative action laws following the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) recent judgment in Roundwood. Read more
EU, Competition & ProcurementIreland has a statutory regime dealing with the lobbying of certain designated public officials.
EU, Competition & ProcurementMobile phones feature as a very practical and recurrent issue in dawn raids.
EU, Competition & ProcurementUnlawful collusive tendering, or so-called “bid-rigging” is set to be one of the key competition enforcement areas in Ireland this year and beyond.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis report highlights trends in Irish merger control in 2024 and also looks ahead to anticipated developments in 2025.
EU, Competition & ProcurementIreland’s Agri-Food Regulator is now fully operational and taking active steps to promote fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain.
EU, Competition & ProcurementOn 6 January 2025, Ireland commenced the screening of foreign direct investments under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the Irish Screening Act).
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe European Commission imposed fines totalling €5.7m on Pierre Cardin and its onetime largest licensee, Ahlers, for breaching the competition rules of the EU.
EU, Competition & ProcurementA focus on sustainable procurement enables buyers to incorporate economic, social, and environmental considerations into their procurements.
Climate ActionMergers, acquisitions and certain joint ventures in the maritime/shipping sector require pre-clearance on competition grounds by the European Commission before they may be implemented. Read more.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe A&L Goodbody competition teams in Ireland and Northern Ireland set out below the main features of actions for damages as a result of breaches of EU and Irish competition law in Ireland and as a result of breaches of UK competition law in Northern Ireland.
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