On the Domestic Front, we look at Central Bank requirements for Irish authorised investment funds acquiring Chinese shares via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme, the sole object of an ICAV which is a UCITS, QIAIFs investing more than 50% of net assets in an unregulated investment fund, a Q&A on the Central Bank Guidance on Directors' Time Commitments, a Central Bank Markets Update, a
Asset Management & Investment FundsVincent Power, Partner and Head of A&L Goodbody's EU, Competition & Procurement Group provides an analysis on the key aspects of State Aid law and policy in Ireland.
EU, Competition & ProcurementIn Sporting Index Limited v John O'Shea [2015] IEHC 407, the High Court allowed an appeal against an order of the Master of Irish High Court deeming enforceable a judgment, obtained in the County Court in London, in respect of losses arising from the defendant’s online spread betting account in the amount of €118,000.
Betting, Gaming & LicensingAs the vacation season approaches, it is a good time to provide a quick recap on recent legislative developments in the employment sphere.
EmploymentOn Wednesday 23 September, A&L Goodbody will hold the Annual Update of Legal Developments.
Investing in IrelandCatherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, Partners at A&L Goodbody, provide an overview of shipping law, the shipping industry and legislative framework in Ireland.
Aviation & Transport FinanceCatherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, Partners at A&L Goodbody, provide an overview of shipping law, the shipping industry and legislative framework in Ireland.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis consultation paper is the first step in the development of the guidelines on remuneration policies required by UCITS V and sets out ESMA’s formal proposals for these guidelines as well as a potential revision of the AIFMD remuneration guidelines.
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn 12 June, 2015, the Central Bank of Ireland (the CBI) published a document entitled "Fund Management Company Boards".
Asset Management & Investment FundsDavid Widger, Head of A&L Goodbody's Corporate Department, provides an overview of Irish private equity deal activity in 2014 and an outlook for 2015.
Investing in IrelandThe Supreme Court, in Stapleyside Company v Carraig Donn Retail Limited [2015] IESC 60, re-emphasised the importance of both text and context in the proper interpretation of commercial and property documents.
Commercial PropertyBarton J in McGarry v McGarry & ors [2015] IEHC 426 also went on to strongly criticise the fact that the Book of Quantum in relation to personal injuries had not been kept updated to reflect awards of the courts in line with assurances given by the Government at the time of its introduction.
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