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Central Bank Enforcement: Independent Review Announced

An independent review of the Central Bank's enforcement activities has been commissioned and is due by January 2027

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Funds Focus – May 26

May 2026 update highlights Irish and EU regulatory developments for fund managers, covering AIFMD II and CBI insights.

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EU Court Clarifies Rules on Anonymous Environmental Requests

New CJEU Judgment on Access to Environmental Information

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“Smash and Grab” Adjudication Dismissed by High Court

The High Court rejects the application of "smash and grab" adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013.

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Employment & Pensions Developments: A round-up of 2025

We look back on the key developments across Irish employment and pensions law in 2025

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Legal News – August 25

Here is a selection of our recent publications from July 2025.

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AI in Litigation: Cautionary Tales from the Courts

Courts are increasingly experiencing AI, reflecting a growing trend and raising important questions about accuracy, ethics and professional conduct.

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High Court Finds that 9% Surcharge Interest Rate Offends the Rule Against Penalty Clauses

High Court reaffirms that surcharge interest rates that are 'extravagant and unconscionable' and not commercially justifiable are not legally enfor...

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The Discovery ‘Monster’ – High Court Highlights Ongoing Issues

The High Court has refused a request to discover extensive inter-party correspondence, deeming it unnecessary.

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Judgments Provide Key Insights in Adjudication and Payments Disputes

Two recent High Court judgments provide important insights around the enforcement of construction adjudication decisions.

Liam McCabe
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Laois Wind Farm Development Refusal Quashed

High Court judgment has significant impact on public bodies’ obligations to align functions with climate strategies.

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Key Judgment Considers Treatment of Insurance Policies and Claims in Liquidation

High Court delivers judgment with important considerations in the winding-up of an insurance undertaking.

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Further Evidence Required in forum non conveniens Application

Interests of justice dictate that further evidence should be adduced in respect of a forum non conveniens application.

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Director and Consultant held Personally Liable for Company’s Debts

Two men held personally liable for Company's debts totalling €3.8m sentenced to 3 years and 6 years in prison

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Noise from Wexford Wind Farm Constitutes Nuisance

This is the first High Court ruling concerning wind farm noise and property nuisance.

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Maintaining Confidentiality over Data Seized by Regulator

The High Court recently considered who should lead the confidentiality checks over data seized during a dawn raid.

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Cross-Examining Affidavit Evidence in Insolvency Cases

The High Court recently dismissed a petition seeking the winding up of a biofuel company. 

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Unless Orders and Special Circumstances

The High Court recently set aside a judgment in default where it was satisfied special circumstances existed.

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Irish High Court Approves First Cross-Border Conversion into Ireland

In the first ruling of its kind, the High Court has approved the conversion of an EEA incorporated entity into an Irish limited liability company.

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Court of Appeal Upholds Preliminary Injunction Granted to Bristol-Myers Squibb

The Court of Appeal has upheld the grant of a preliminary injunction in favour of BMS, preventing the launch of Teva's generic version of Apixaban....

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Mechanical Engineering SEO Struck Down by the High Court

This article discusses the recent order of the High Court quashing the SEO for the Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector.

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Rescue Plan for Mac Interiors Limited Refused by the High Court

We discuss the decision and its implications.

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Representative Actions Legislation: Implications for Ireland

The Representative Action for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 has been signed into law.

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Winding Up Order Rebuts Presumption of Control for EU Sanctions

Winding up order in respect of two Russian owned entities brings those companies' assets outside of the control of their ultimate parent for the pu...

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Ineffective Scheme Wind-Up: A Cautionary Tale for Pension Trustees

High Court concludes pension scheme trustees are still trustees, a decade after the scheme's purported wind-up

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Application for Interrogatories against U2 Dismissed

The High Court has dismissed an application for interrogatories in litigation against U2 where leave to deliver the interrogatories was not obtaine...

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To Refer or Not to Refer? High Court Provides Further Guidance on Solicitor Referrals to Medical Specialists

High Court considers expert medical evidence where the plaintiff was referred to that expert by her solicitor and not her GP.

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High Court Allows Service via Dark Net

Following the grant of an interim injunction to Munster Technological University against a group of hackers responsible for a cyber-attack on the U...

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High Court Decision Provides Clarity to Foreign Shareholders

A recent High Court case clarifies when a foreign shareholder's sale of unquoted shares in an Irish PPP company is within the charge to Irish capit...

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High Court Rejects Defence of Frustration in Claim for Rent Arrears

A tenant retailer has been ordered to pay rent arrears following the rejection by the High Court of its defence that the lease was frustrated due t...

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Generative AI Generates Infringement Litigation

Following the explosion of generative AI systems into the mainstream in 2022, the copyright infringement litigation has already started.

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Court of Appeal Confirms Point Ireland Helicopters Jurisprudence

On 18 November 2022, the Court of Appeal developed the Point Ireland Helicopters jurisprudence in relation to the summary disposal of plenary proc...

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John Delaney Legal Privilege Claim Rejected After Failure to Discharge Burden of Proof

The High Court has ruled that the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (now the Corporate Enforcement Authority) is permitted to access ...

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Legal News – January 2022

Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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Renewal of Summary Summons Refused

The plaintiff, Allied Irish Banks PLC (AIB) issued a summary summons against Ms Agnes Boyd in August 2017, some eight months before her passing in ...

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William Fry Insolvency Review Part 1

The William Fry Insolvency Review 2017, which will be issued in two parts, discusses some of the key developments in insolvency law during 2017.

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2019

On International Data Protection Day our Technology team round-up some of the key data protection stories of 2018 and look ahead to the likely even...

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What To Expect When You Are Legitimately Expecting

On 3 June 2020 Perrigo opened its case in the High Court in a bid to quash one of the most contentious tax bills levied on a company in Ireland. T...

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What Does SCARP Mean For Landlords?

We consider the provision for terminating leases in the government's proposed summary rescue process for small companies (or SCARP) and what it mea...

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Video: When Spectators take the Hit – Spectator Litigation in Ireland

Video: Patrick Murphy and Laura Flanagan talk about spectator litigation in sport where spectators are struck by golf balls, rugby balls or ice hoc...

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Upstream Greenhouse Gases – In or Out of Environmental Impact Assessment?

In April 2021, the Irish High Court ruled on a challenge brought by An Taisce against a decision of An Bord Pleanála granting planning permission f...

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Trustee removed for Breach of Trust over Football Stadium

The High Court removed stadium trustee after finding that it had committed multiple breaches of trust, including allowing the stadium to fall into ...

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Travelling to Ireland? Here’s What You Need to Know

Our Corporate Immigration team take a look into new travel restrictions and what employers need to consider if they require people to travel to Ire...

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The Pensions Authority publishes form of 2021 Annual Compliance Statement

On 11 November 2021, the Pensions Authority published the form of annual compliance statement (ACS) that trustees of pension schemes will be expect...

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The Impact of the Senior Executive Accountability Regime on the Insurance Industry

In this article, we highlight the envisaged impact of the proposed Senior Executive Accountability Regime on the Insurance Industry.

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Terminating Employees: Is the Backstop Under Threat?

Contrasting views taken by the High Court in two recent employment injunctions where an earlier purported dismissal was abandoned in favour of a no...

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Sustainable Finance Update: An Overview of the Latest Legal Developments in Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance is continuing to dominate agendas in the financial services industry with an increasing focus on environmental, social and gove...

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Supreme Court Rules on Preliminary Injunction Test

The Supreme Court ruled that a preliminary injunction restraining the infringement of a Supplementary Protection Certificate relating to Merck Shar...

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Summary Summons Not Adequately Pleaded

A recent High Court judgment provides a key reminder of the importance of pleadings in the Irish litigation system, particularly in a summary summo...

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Stamp Duty Battle: Abbvie Wins Appeal Against €587m Irish Stamp Duty

A recent decision of the Tax Appeals Commission will peak the interests of Pharma, Healthcare and MedTech companies considering M&A transactions in...

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Standards are Upheld but Shield Sinks Under Harbour Waves

European Court upholds validity of Standard Contractual Clauses but not Privacy Shield as international transfer regime, though with strings attach...

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State has a Duty to Make “Reasonable Efforts” to Assign Bilingual Judge to a Trial

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State in Hot Water for Negligent Advice Given to Fishermen

Supreme Court upholds High Court decision finding the State liable for negligent advice given to fishermen which resulted in their arrest and conse...

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SCARP Bill Passes Through Oireachtas

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021 has successfully passed through the houses of the Oireachtas and will shortly be...

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Security for Costs – The Proper Approach to Assessing a Plaintiff’s Ability to Pay Costs

A recent High Court judgment on a security for costs application considered the proper approach to assessing a plaintiff's ability to pay a defenda...

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Return of the Live Injunction – Premier League Live Injunction Extended to Combat Illegal Streaming

The Premier League has been granted an extension to a live blocking injunction for the remainder of the 2019/2020 season and the 2020/2021 season t...

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Reporters are Reminded of Right to Privacy While Being Investigated

A recent English Court of Appeal confirms that people subject to investigations are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy. We examine the...

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Publication of the Sick Leave Bill 2021

This article discusses the recent publication of the Sick Leave Bill 2021 and its implications for employers and employees.

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Protected Disclosures: 2020 Case Law Updates and Key Takeaways for Employers

Two recent decisions in the Circuit Court and High Court provide important guidance in the context of interim protection under the Protected Disclo...

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Provider Beware! Bankruptcy Payment Order May Be Required to Pay a Bankrupt’s Pension to Official Assignee

The High Court has ruled that income that might accrue under a pension arrangement does not automatically vest in the Official Assignee in bankrupt...

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Professional Third Party Funding of Litigation Continues to be Prohibited in Ireland

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Oppression Must be Conceded Before Court Will Sanction Independent Valuation of Shares

Recent High Court case provides guidance on the technical aspects of a shareholder application for oppression.

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New Court Rules to Facilitate Operation of SCARP

New rules of court to facilitate the operation of the rescue process for small and micro companies (SCARP) came into operation on 9 May 2022. The ...

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Narrowing the Gap – Gender Pay Gap Reporting set to Become Law

The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 is shortly due to be signed into law. This Bill will require employers to publicly report on the differenc...

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Liquidator’s Actions Amounted to Negligence

High Court refuses liquidator's application and holds liquidator personally liable for costs as his actions were negligent and breached the duty of...

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Judgment Mortgages: Can you Sever a Joint Tenancy?

This article discusses the recent High Court case examining the effect of the registration of a judgment mortgage against the interests of joint te...

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Jurisdiction and Legal Advice Privilege

Practical advice on common issues relating to Legal Advice Privilege and Jurisdiction.

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Irish Court Compels Data Access Request in Aid of Discovery

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Ireland Launches Intellectual Property and Technology Court and Reforms IP Disputes Procedures

Under new Court Rules which come into operation on 22 October 2021, Intellectual Property cases and complex technology disputes can be listed befor...

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IPHA’s Revised Self-Care Advertising Code

Effective from 1 March 2021, the revised IPHA Code introduces new rules for advertising non-prescription medicines, traditional herbal medicinal pr...

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International Data Transfers: CJEU Decision Expected in July

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Insurance Industry Faces Emerging Litigation Threat

The insurance industry is facing increased uncertainty and risk arising from COVID-19. We explore the increased likelihood of claims and potential ...

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Illegal Streaming of Premier League Matches Blocked by High Court

Illegal streaming of Premier League matches blocked by High Court

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High Court Refuses To Stay Proceedings In Favour Of Arbitration

High Court confirms there is no obligation to refer where agreement provides for court determination of discreet aspect of dispute pending arbitration

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High Court Rejects Appeal that FSPO Exceeded its Jurisdiction

The High Court recently found that the FSPO acted within its jurisdiction in treating an insurer's refusal to provide cover under a structural insu...

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High Court Delivers Ruling in Facebook Data Transfer Case

The Irish High Court has delivered a ruling that the DPC can resume an investigation that may result in a prohibition on Facebook's EU-US data tran...

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High Court Departs from Normal Rule on Costs: Legal Practitioner and Client Costs Awarded on Foot of a Contractual Clause

In a recent ex tempore judgment in a landlord and tenant dispute (Dipcot Holdings Ltd v Euro General), the High Court made an order for costs but d...

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High Court Grants Interlocutory Injunction Preventing Appointment of Receiver over Dublin Pub

Recent High Court decision shows how the Court approaches applications to injunct the appointment of receivers where a prior restructuring or settl...

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High Court Guidance on “Non-Identification” Orders in Civil Proceedings Including Medical Negligence Claims

A recent decision of the High Court illustrates the use of non-identification orders under the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008

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High Court Has No Jurisdiction to Decide Substance of Employment Dispute Against HSE

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High Court Holds Provisional Liquidator Personally Liable for the Costs of the Official Liquidator and Revenue

High Court orders provisional liquidator to pay the costs of the official liquidator and Revenue, without having recourse to the assets of the comp...

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High Court Confirms One Year Uninterrupted Residence is Required for Citizenship

High Court rules that applicants for citizenship must have one year's uninterrupted residence immediately prior to their application.

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Guarantees to be put to the test by Undue Influence

High Court accepts pleas of undue influence in recent cases involving personal guarantors of company loans.

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Further Extension of Interim Period Under Companies Act

The government has approved the further extension of the interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 to 31 Decem...

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Fixed Term Work Update

The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court ruling that fixed-term working legislation can apply to a permanent employee involved in an interim “acti...

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FAI Settle High Court Proceedings Relating to Appeal Against 12 Month Suspension of Former Athlone Town Football Players for Match-fixing

The FAI has settled proceedings brought by two former Athlone Town football players arising from an appeal by the football players against a 12 mon...

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European Court Confirms that Electronically Supplied Software Constitutes ‘Goods’ under the Commercial Agents Directive

Following a recent decision from the CJEU, commercial agents that negotiate the sale of software on a perpetual licence may be entitled to protecti...

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Employee or Self-Employed? High Court Delivers First Judgment on Employment Status in the Gig Economy

High Court delivers significant first judgment on employment status of pizza delivery drivers, affirming a determination of the Tax Appeals Commiss...

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Does a Closed Court Office mean a Closed Case? COVID-19 and the Statute of Limitations

Time continues to tick for the Statute of Limitations during COVID-19. In this article we consider previous guidance from the High Court and what m...

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Discovering Public Interest Privilege?

This article discusses a recent High Court decision on the use of public interest privilege to withhold documentation in discovery.

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Death, Time Barred Claims and the Equitable Doctrine of Unconscionability

High Court dismisses claim against deceased doctor's estate as statute barred pursuant to s. 9(2)(b) of the Civil Liability Act, 1961.

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COVID-19 Tactical Measures – Security for Costs and the Existence of Special Circumstances – Part 1

Security for costs applications may become a more prominent feature of litigation due to future COVID-19 related disputes. This two-part series o...

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COVID-19 Tactical Measures – Security for Costs and the Existence of Special Circumstances – Part 2

As mentioned in Part 1 of this two-part series, it is thought that there will be an upsurge in litigation due to COVID-19 related disputes. Defenda...

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Court of Appeal Cracks Galway Eggs Case

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Court of Appeal Upholds Invalidity of a Combination Product SPC Applying the CJEU Test

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Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency – Guidance for Directors During COVID-19 and Beyond

We consider the duties which directors of Irish companies need to be particularly conscious of given the significant challenges faced by many compa...

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Corporate crime: more tools needed in DPP’s toolbox?

Corporate crime can be challenging to prosecute due to its frequently complicated nature, which in turn poses challenges to the DPP applying tradit...

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Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 – the Funeral Bell for Existing Duty of Disclosure?

In this article we discuss a recently decided High Court case on the duty to disclose material facts in insurance contracts and potential changes t...

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Compulsory Question: Challenging a Property Arbitrator in Compulsory Purchase Order Cases

Compulsory Purchase: A property arbitrator's refusal to state a case to the High Court on a point of law is subject to Judicial Review

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Central Bank Publishes Consultation Paper on Pre-Emptive Recovery Planning for (Re)Insurers

The CBI's consultation paper contains proposals for regulations and guidelines on pre-emptive recovery plans.

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Central Bank Publishes Intermediary Times

The Central Bank of Ireland's 2020 bumper edition of the Intermediary Times addresses recent updates for the intermediary sector including new PCFs...

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Central Bank of Ireland’s 2020 “Dear CEO Letter” on Fitness and Probity

The Central Bank of Ireland has published a "2020 Dear CEO Letter" addressing key shortcomings identified from a thematic inspection in relation to...

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Business Interruption Insurance – Financial Conduct Authority Test Case

In this article, we consider the ongoing Financial Conduct Authority test case and its possible implications for Irish insurers.

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Case of the Spectator and the Golf Ball Matters for All Kinds of Events Organisers

The High Court’s recent decision to dismiss a claim from a spectator who was struck by a ball sets an important precedent.

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Appointment of Directors by Shareholders: The Importance of Compliance with Notice Provisions

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American Fails to Overturn Decision to Refuse him Entry into Ireland

Injunction proceedings brought by non-EEA national seeking to overturn refusal to permit entry into Ireland dismissed by High Court

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A New Look at the Landlord and Tenant Relationship

Video: New Look Retailers (Ireland) Limited's application to appoint an Examiner is refused due to lack of negotiation with the Landlords.

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Buy-Out and “Free Transfer” Clauses in Soccer Contracts– a “Messi” Affair

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High Court Case Brings into Sharp Focus the Difference Between Disqualification and Restriction Orders

High Court exercises discretion in choosing to grant restriction order in respect of company directors as opposed to disqualification. Mr Justice Q...

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Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Marketing Authorisation Grant for Falling Outside Time Limits – A Cautionary Note to Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

In an appeal challenging the marketing authorisation of a generic drug, the Court of Appeal applied the time limits within which to bring judicial ...

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Going Green? New FIDIC Short Form Contract added to FIDIC Rainbow Suite of Contracts

A new FIDIC short form contract (Green Book) has been added to the FIDIC rainbow suite of contracts. What do you need to know?

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Is Change on the Horizon for the Disclosure Regime Under Order 39, Rule 46 RSC?

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Determining Application of Closure/Disease Clause to COVID-19 in Insurance Policy

High Court finds Devlin Hotel not entitled to cover for pandemic losses under RSA policy of insurance

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Legal News – March 2022

Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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Time Matters – Court of Appeal Affirms High Court Decision Striking Out Proceedings for Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay

The Court of Appeal has upheld an Order of the High Court striking out the plaintiff's claim for inordinate and inexcusable delay. The plaintiff's ...

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UK High Court Blows the Whistle on Civil Liability for Negligent Sports Injuries

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Discovery v Public Interest Privilege – Scales of Justice Tipped in Favour of Discovery

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EU Temporarily Permits Data Transfers to the UK Pending a Decision on Adequacy

As expected, an adequacy decision was not granted by the European Commission as part of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement, but a maximum s...

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Security for Costs: Further Developments

Two recent decisions from the Irish superior courts provide welcome clarification on the scope of certain security for costs provisions. Firstly, t...

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€100,000 Damages Award Against Unincorporated Golf Club That Failed To Apply Its Own Membership Rules

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Damages not an Adequate Remedy in Trade Mark Dispute

The Irish High Court has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the infringement of a plaintiff’s registered trade mark, finding that dama...

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High Court Refuses Winding Up Petition against Company for Unpaid Rent

The High Court recently refused a winding up petition brought against a company by its landlord for unpaid rent. The High Court found that a bona f...

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White Collar Crime & Investigations Summer 2021 Briefing

In our Summer 2021 briefing, our White Collar Crime & Investigations team have collated recent domestic and international developments in the area ...

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COVID-19 and Commercial Tenancies – the Court’s View on Non-Payment of Rent

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SCSI Contracting for Surveyors – Current Trends 2021

Legal issues and trends to be considered when drafting and managing construction documents will reflect the risks associated with that project. Leg...

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Liverpool Scores Victory in Dispute over BetVictor Sponsorship Deal

Liverpool FC successfully defended a UK High Court claim from an agent which claimed it was entitled to commission for proposing Liverpool's sponso...

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EU Agrees Optional Six-Month Deferral for DAC 6 Tax Reporting Deadlines

On 3 June 2020 EU member states agreed an optional six-month deferral for DAC 6 tax reporting deadlines

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Proving the Debt – Hearsay Rule Still Applies in Debt Claims

In this article we discuss a recent case that highlights the evidential difficulties for lenders in obtaining summary judgment against debtors and ...

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Retail Re-opens – What’s Open and What are Retailers Obligations

On 8 June 2020 street retailers were permitted to open, we examine the types permitted to open and the obligations on those reopening.

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The Future of How Ireland Works Part 4: The Central Bank is Getting SEARious about Individual Accountability

As part of our Future of How Ireland Works series, our Employment lawyers discuss current issues of concern, from an employment legal perspective, ...

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Discovery: Time to Engage?

A number of recent cases focus on the need for meaningful engagement by the parties in the discovery process and consider what can be done to prote...

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UK Update – Prudential and Rothesay Life Successful in Appeal

The UK Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court's refusal to sanction the transfer of a £12bn portfolio of annuities from Prudential to Rothesay.

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Schrems II: Court Orders the DPC to Pay Majority of Costs

The Data Protection Commission has been ordered to pay the majority of the costs in the litigation concerning the Schrems II decision. This follows...

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Finance Bill 2020 Proposals – Improvements to the Practice & Procedure of the Tax Appeals Commission

Budget 2021 was announced on 13 October 2020. In addition to the budget, the Finance Bill 2020 proposes certain changes to the practices and proced...

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To Interrogate or Not to Interrogate?

Further judicial guidance on the use of interrogatories in litigation.

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Déjà Vu – Sectoral Employment Orders (SEOs) Declared Unconstitutional

The High Court has struck down the Electrical Contractors SEO and declared the relevant parts of the Industrial Relations Act 2015 unconstitutional...

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Over the Rainbow. High Court Orders Twitter to Disclose Information About Parody Account

The High Court has ordered Twitter to reveal the identity of whomever is behind a parody account, after accepting arguments of allegedly abusive an...

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COVID-19: Injunctive Relief During the Current Crisis

This article discusses a recent High Court order concerning an ex-parte application for an interim injunction arising out of circumstances related ...

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‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ Commercial Leases – Remedies for Landlords and Tenants

Gráinne Varian & Gerard James of our Litigation team discuss a number of issues we have seen arising on behalf of our clients, both from the Landlo...

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Legal News – November 2020

We aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your business. Here are some of our recently published website articles ...

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Employee fails in Challenge to Constitutionality of the Workplace Relations Act 2015

In a significant decision, the High Court has dismissed an employee's claim that the Workplace Relations Act 2015 is unconstitutional.

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Legal News – May

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COVID-19 Legislation Modernises Litigation Practice and Procedure

Video: Sarah Twohig and Rebecca MacCann of our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team, discuss some of the challenges faced when litigating in the CO...

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Legal News – February 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 edition of Legal News. We at William Fry aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your ...

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CAS Overturns FAI Match-Fixing Suspension Against Former Athlone Town Goalkeeper

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has set aside the FAI's 12-month suspension of former Athlone Town goalkeeper for alleged match-fixing offences

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Legal News – June

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Confidentiality Rings – Can Litigants Protect their Confidential Information?

We consider a recent Court of Appeal decision on confidentiality rings and what parties to a dispute should be aware of when considering how to pro...

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Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay in 2021 – What Employers Need to Know

The Irish Government has announced that it is committed to introducing statutory sick pay by the end of 2021. A consultation process with stakehol...

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Expert Exposure: Protecting Privilege in Expert Evidence

A recent Court of Appeal decision considers the position of a proposed expert witness for the plaintiffs who was already retained by the defendant ...

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Dunnes Stores Appeal Case on Plastic Bag Levy

The recent Supreme Court judgment of Mr Justice MacMenamin in Dunnes Stores v Revenue Commissioners & Others IESC 50 considered the fundamental f...

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No “Negotiation” for the Court of Justice of the European Union on Commercial Agent Status

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Capital Acquisition Tax (“CAT”) Dwelling House Exemption

The qualifying conditions for the dwelling house exemption have changed with effect from 18 December 2019. The changes were introduced following a ...

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Can You Copyright a Powder? Charlotte Tilbury Wins Over look-a-like Contender from Aldi

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Justice delayed, lis pendens denied

Irish High Court vacates a lis pendens on application by receiver due to delay on the part of the Plaintiff.

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Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019

New legislation to amend the case stated procedure from a determination of a Tax Appeals Commissioner.

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Legal News – August 2019

Welcome to the August 2019 edition of Legal News. We at William Fry aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your bu...

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High Court Considers what an Interim Examiner may do before his Appointment is Confirmed

A recent decision of the High Court has provided guidance on what an Interim Examiner can do before his/her appointment is confirmed by the High Co...

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Legal News – November 2019

Welcome to the November 2019 edition of Legal News. We at William Fry aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your ...

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Participants Accept Inherent Risks of Fox Hunting

High Court held that voluntary participation in fox hunting brought acceptance of the inherent risks involved.

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Positive Reporting Obligation Does Not Erode Right to Silence

This article considers the recent Supreme Court decision which found the criminal offence of "withholding information" to be constitutional. This m...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Facebook Appeal on Transfer of Personal Data

Supreme Court dismisses Facebook's appeal on the transfer of personal data.

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Legal News – October 2019

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Court of Appeal Reaffirms that High Court has “No Role To Play” in Restraining Redundancies: Injunction Appeal Denied

The Court of Appeal has delivered its much-anticipated judgment in the case of Kearney v Byrne Wallace reaffirming the well-established position th...

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Legal News – May 2019

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High Court Holds Liquidator Not Obliged to Present Contemporaneous Timesheets in Fees Application

High Court rules Official Liquidator does not need to produce time sheets in relation to work done and in-crease in charge out rate objectively jus...

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William Fry Insolvency Review 2017

The William Fry Insolvency Review 2017, which will be issued in two parts, discusses some of the key developments in insolvency law during 2017.

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High Court considers meaning of “inordinate delay” in application to dismiss proceedings for want of prosecution

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High Court Reverses Circuit Court ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Determination

The High Court has overturned Ireland's first judgment on the 'right to be forgotten'

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Nano Nagle Update – Appeal Allowed in Disability Discrimination Case

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal from a High Court decision relating to the dismissal of a Special Needs Assistant suffering from a disabi...

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Can Video Broadcasting “Kill” the Radio Star?

Irish High Court awards damages for unauthorised broadcasting of entertainment DVD.

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Arbitration Agreements – To Stay Or Not To Stay? Gotta Stay connected!

The Irish High Court reaffirms that an arbitration agreement can apply to a non-party where there is a sufficient connection. In the absence of th...

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