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Private Equity – M&A Review 2024

Private equity investors continue to be a major presence in the Irish M&A market.

Mark Quealy
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Mark Quealy
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Navigating Age Assurance: Another Layer, Insights from the EDPB

On 11 February 2025 the EDPB issued its first meaningful statement on age assurance in the digita...

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Preferred Equity Investments in Irish Real Estate

As real estate values have fallen over the last few years and construction costs have increased, ...

Conor Treacy
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Inbound Activity – M&A Review 2024

International buyers continue to look to Ireland for M&A opportunities.

Máire O’Neill
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Máire O’Neill
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Sector Watch – M&A Review 2024

In value and volume terms, the TMT sector continues to lead performance in Ireland’s M&A market.

Carol Eager
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Carol Eager
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Highest GDPR Award for Damages in Irish Court

Highest GDPR damages awarded by Circuit Court, awarding €7,500 in personal data breach claim agai...

Rachel Hayes
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Rachel Hayes
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European Commission withdraws SEP Regulation

On 11 February 2025, the European Commission withdrew proposals for regulating Standard Essential...

Charleen O’Keeffe
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Charleen O’Keeffe
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NIS2: What Steps are Needed?

NIS2 compliance is mandatory. In-scope organisations must meet its strict requirements.

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Deal Focus – M&A Review 2024

While Ireland saw 17 deals in 2024 valued at €250m or more, the majority of transactions where th...

Mark Talbot
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Mark Talbot
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Overview – M&A Review 2024

M&A activity in Ireland proved extremely resilient in 2024 – particularly in terms of value.

Andrew McIntyre
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Andrew McIntyre
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Ireland’s FDI Screening Regime – Do you need to notify?

This article helps parties determine whether they need to notify their transactions under the Iri...

Sheila Tormey
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Sheila Tormey
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NIS2 Is Coming: Will It Apply To Your Organisation?

Ireland's implementation of EU NIS2 Directive is expected soon so now is the time is now to ready...

Leo Moore
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Leo Moore
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