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Legal Updates & Insights

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    Third party funding of international arbitration in Ireland: on the horizon?

    The Irish Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has announced that Ireland is likely to introduce legislation removing the current restriction on third party funding of international arbitration in Ireland.

    Disputes
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    Mini budget introduces mega changes to the employment law landscape

    There is certainly nothing “mini” about the anticipated changes to employment law announced in recent weeks.

    Belfast
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    New Product Liability Directive and Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive: Proposals published by European Commission

    On 28 September 2022, the European Commission published two draft pieces of legislation, which if ultimately adopted, will significantly reshape the consumer products landscape.

    Disputes
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    Remote working, disconnecting, flexible working and work life balance – what’s what and where are we now?

    It's been a year like no other in respect of employment law changes in Ireland and anyone can be forgiven for losing track of where we have gotten to as we head towards the end of 2022.

    Employment
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    EU’s Council adopts Digital Services Regulation

    On 4 October 2022, the European Union's Economic and Financial Affairs Council adopted formally the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is known formally as the "Regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC" and is designed to create a safe digital space for both citizens and businesses.

    Technology
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    FDI Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022 Q&A

    The Irish Government has published the long awaited Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022 which will introduce a screening regime for foreign direct investments in Ireland by parties established in third countries. 

    Corporate & M&A
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    An adjudicator’s decision in the context of the final account process

    The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in England and Wales has recently given judgment in Essential Living (Greenwich) Limited v Elements (Europe) Limited  in relation the extent to which an adjudicator's decision is binding on the parties for the purpose of an ongoing final account process.

    Construction
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    Irish Budget 2023

    Key messages from the Irish Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and the Irish Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath on 27 September 2022.

    Tax
  • article

    Electric vehicles – the future of energy supply?

    Octopus Energy and the National Grid Electricity System Operator (National Grid ESO) have successfully trialled the use of electric vehicles (EV) to assist with balancing the demands of Britain's power system.

    ESG & Sustainability
  • article

    Trends and developments in aviation finance and leasing in Ireland 2022

    In the annual Chambers Aviation Finance & Leasing 2022 Global Practice Guide, our Aviation & Transport Finance team provide an insight into trends and developments in Ireland.

    Aviation & Transport Finance
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – September 2022

    Additional SFDR queries for the EU Commission, ESMA's TRV, ESAs' report on risks and vulnerabilities, Wolfsberg Group guidance on RFI best practice, EBA newsletter on AML/CFT.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – September 2022

    UCITS amending regulations (No 2 of 2022), CBI financial stability note on climate risks in the financial system, CBI levies.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds