Welcome to the May issue of our Legal News.

It was a pleasure to meet many of you at our series of April events including World IP Day, the update on Privilege and Discovery and our breakfast briefing on Recent Cases Relevant to the Irish (Re) Insurance Industry. We hope you enjoy this month’s edition where some of the topics we consider include:, a recent UK Supreme Court ruling on insurer liability for asbestos related claims; current regulatory activity; the new funding standard for pension funds and we continue our “Practical Tips” series with advice for private companies on preparing for and holding an AGM.To read this month’s articles, please click on the titles below:

• Asbestos Liability Triggers at Date of Exposure 
• “Pre-Pack” Insolvency Sales 
• Towards Increased Protection for Client Assets 
• Central Bank Enforcement Activity 
• Details of the New Funding Standard for Pension Funds Announced 
• Procedural Requirements Around Holding a Private Company’s AGM 
• In Short
  • €11.5 Million Lump Sum Settlement Highlights Need for Periodic Payment Orders 
  • European Advocate General ‘Opts-Out’ of Automated Air Travel Insurance 
  • A Lucky Strike-Out for PJ Carroll 
  • Passing of the Trustee Training Deadline