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Legal Updates & Insights

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    New law set to restrict mandatory retirement below age 66

    In this briefing we set out what changes the new Bill will bring about and what this will mean for employers.

    Employment
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    Almost paused

    The pause on the current corporate sustainability reporting regime has taken a further step closer with the green light from the Council of the EU on 14 April 2025.

    Corporate & M&A
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    New Act makes changes to FSPO complaints process

    The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2025 (the Act) was signed into law by the President today. The Act is expected to be published in the coming weeks and is subject to commencement orders.

    Disputes
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    Ireland’s path to 2040: housing and renewable energy in the revised NPF

    Ireland’s Revised National Planning Framework was approved by the Government this week, and (subject to Oireachtas approval) will set the strategic vision for Ireland’s growth and development out to 2040.

    Environmental & Planning
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    In-Depth Corporate Governance 2025 - Ireland

    In the latest edition of In-Depth: Corporate Governance, Corporate partner Paul White and Senior Knowledge consultant Michelle McLoughlin provide an insight into the corporate governance regime in Ireland.

    Corporate & M&A
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    Directors’ duties

    When an individual accepts the role of company director, they are accepting a significant responsibility. Directors are subject to legal duties, and failure to properly understand and comply with these duties can have consequences not only for the company, but for the director themselves.

    Belfast
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    FDI Screening by the Irish Government. What does “security or public order” mean under the Irish system?

    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 & Procurement
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    Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)

    We have extracted some highlights from Enterprise Ireland’s recently launched 5 year strategy that has the long term ambition for exporting Irish companies to become the primary driver of the Irish economy.

    Corporate & M&A
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    US Reciprocal Tariffs on Irish Goods

    The press headlines continue to be dominated by President Trump’s announcement on 2 April 2025 of a sweeping range of reciprocal tariffs on goods imported into the US.

    Tax
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    Tax warranties and tax deeds. Back to basics and key points

    In the context of a share acquisition, it is vital that a buyer understands the tax affairs of the target company as the buyer will inherit any tax liabilities or related tax issues post-completion.

    Corporate and M&A Belfast
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    Good news for the charity sector – Data (Use and Access) Bill amendment will extend the “soft opt in” to charities

    The charity sector in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK has long faced challenges in reaching out to supporters through direct marketing communications.

    Belfast
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    Stop the Clock on CSRD and CSDDD

    Changes are to be made to Irish legislation on CSRD. Also, a postponement of the CSRD and CSDDD may be imminent now that fast tracking of the postponement proposals has been agreed, with the European Parliament to vote later this week on the proposals.

    Corporate & M&A