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Video: What Is an Employment Contract Under Irish Law? (Part 1)

This video explains what an employment contract is and the statements of terms the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 requires employers to...

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Video: Further Commercial and Best Practice Terms (Part 2)

This video sets out the further terms employers may include beyond the statutory minimum, from exclusive service and confidentiality to post-termin...

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Video: Key Workplace Policies and Procedures in Ireland – Episode 2

This video covers key workplace policies, their interaction with employment contracts, and best practice for implementation and communication.

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Video: A Guide to Protected Leave in Ireland – Episode 3

This video covers maternity, paternity, parent's, parental, adoptive, force majeure and carer's leave — eligibility, duration, entitlements and obl...

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Video: Understanding the WRC Adjudication Process – Episode 4

This video is a practical guide to how complaints are made to the WRC, what happens at adjudication, and what can be expected at each stage.

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Video: Work & Residence Permissions in Ireland – Episode 6

This video explains the main employment permit types available in Ireland, the distinction between employment permits and residence permissions, an...

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Video: Protected Disclosures in Ireland – Episode 5

This video gives a brief overview of protected disclosures under Irish employment law.

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New Winding-Up Powers for the Central Bank of Ireland: What Irish (Re)Insurers Need to Know

New Central Bank Winding-Up Powers Strengthen the Oversight of Irish (Re)Insurers

Ian Murray
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Ireland’s Renewable Heat Obligation

Ireland's RHO Bill: what the EU Commission's objection to the biomethane multiplier means in practice.

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Data Centres, Climate Obligations, and Mathematical Argument Limitations

William Fry was delighted to represent Art Data Centres in the successful defence of a planning Judicial Review challenge to its proposed hyperscal...

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Michelle Martin
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Ireland approves opt in to technical amendments to the European Insolvency Regulation Annexes

The Houses of the Oireachtas have approved Ireland's opt-in to a regulation amending the Annexes to the European Insolvency Regulation. The amendi...

Gail Nohilly
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Gail Nohilly
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ESG Risks and Opportunities: The Focus at William Fry CounselConnect Event

William Fry's mid-year CounselConnect event focused on the Environmental, Social and Governance agenda

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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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Laws for a Digital Future

What is this and where is it?

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Prolonging the Farewell – Extended Notice Periods for Residential Tenancies

Amendments to residential tenancies legislation extend termination notice periods for landlords and increase formalities.

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IOSCO reaffirms its 2013 ETF Principles and consults on good practices

IOSCO has published the much-anticipated follow up to its 2013 ETF Principles in the form of a consultation on supplementary good practices.

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Fitness and Probity Regime – Changes to PCF Roles

On 5 April 2022, the Central Bank of Ireland made further changes to its list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions (PCFs) under its Fitness and Pro...

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New Whistleblowing Legislation set to Significantly Enhance the Protection Afforded to Whistle-blowers

The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022 has now been published. We discuss some of the key features of the proposed legislation designed to...

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A Fund Manager’s Guide to 2022

In our first Asset Management & Investment Funds Update of the year, we analyse the key dates and deadlines in 2022 to assist funds' and fund manag...

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Withdrawal of the UK from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 – Insurance Related Update

The Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 is progressing through the legislative process an...

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2021

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2022

Council of Europe's annual Data Protection Day 2022: we unpack the key data protection stories of 2021 and look ahead to what to expect in 2022.

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White Collar Crime & Investigations Spring 2021 Briefing

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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: Employment Law Roundup Part 2 – Important cases from 2020

The William Fry Employment & Benefits team is releasing a 3 part series of short videos in December 2020 and January 2021. In part 2, Jeff Greene,...

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Video: Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap (and Reporting) – Top 10 Questions and Answers

Video: What is the Gender Pay Gap (GPG), why does it exist, when will mandatory GPG reporting come into law in Ireland, who will be affected and wh...

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Video: Recent Trends in Data Protection Litigation

Video: Adele Hall & Michelle Martin of our litigation team examine some recent trends in data protection litigation including the increased use of ...

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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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Warmer Now? EU Roadmap for Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

The European Commission has published a consultation roadmap for revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. What are the key featu...

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VAT Treatment of Depository Services and Global Custody Services

On 23 May 2022, the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) published a new Tax and Duty Manual, VAT treatment of depository services and global custody se...

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Venture Capital Funding Increases by almost 20% in Third Quarter to €231m

IVCA data highlights positive outlook for start-ups and early stage companies.

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Video: Brexit and Immigration Series – EEA and Non-EEA Nationals

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Video: Brexit and Immigration Series – UK and Irish Nationals and the Common Travel Area

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Update: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay – What Employers Need to Know

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Update: New Construction Industry Sectoral Employment Order made by Minister

A new Construction Industry Sectoral Employment Order was made by the Minister on 17 November 2021. What does it mean for the projects and construc...

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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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Time to Abolish the Close Company Surcharge for Professional Service Companies

Is it time, from a policy perspective, to abolish the close company surcharge for professional service companies?

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The Road Ahead: Challenges in Transposing the Representative Action Directive

Collective redress actions will soon be available to Irish consumers under the Representative Actions Directive. Earlier this year, the Department ...

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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 Lugano Clock Has Stalled: What Now For Dispute Resolution Clauses?

In June 2021 the European Commission notified the Swiss Federal Council, that representing the EU, it is not in a position to give its consent to i...

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The impact of Brexit on State Aid, Public Procurement, Merger Control and Competition Rules

Irish and other EU businesses continue to grapple with the many challenges resulting from Brexit.

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The Fine Line in GDPR and its Impact on Businesses’ Risk Analyses

Reported data breaches in Europe rose by almost 20% in 2020. Ireland, as host to many large technology and social media companies, ranked as the t...

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The European Commission Proposes a Digital Operational Resilience Act for the Financial Services Sector

The European Commission has recently published proposals for a new EU regulation for digital operational resilience for the financial services sect...

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The Central Bank of Ireland adds to the List of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions

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The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021: Insolvency-Related Amendments

In this note, we review the insolvency-related amendments to the Companies Act 2014, introduced under the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authorit...

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Taxand: Strong M&A activity forecast for H2 after fast start to 2021

Taxand’s 2021 Guide provides commentary and insights into the tax treatment of global M&A deals.

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

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Supreme Court Makes Preliminary Reference to the CJEU on the Validity of a Combination Product SPC

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Summary Judgment – What is it and When is it Available?

Summary judgment can be a useful strategic measure for plaintiffs to consider using where applicable in plenary proceedings. A recent Court of Appe...

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

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Sports Bulletin – A Year in Review in Sport

The William Fry Sports Group look back at the sports sector in 2020

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Setting the Bar – FBD Business Interruption Case Demonstrates the Importance of Policy Wordings

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Russia Issues Decree Providing For 0% Compensation for the Unauthorised Use of Certain IP Rights Emanating From “Unfriendly Countries”

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Revenue’s Annual Report 2021

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Re-Engineered ILP Ready for Launch

Significant enhancements to the Irish Investment Limited Partnership will be introduced at the beginning of January 2021

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Recent Developments in Irish Merger Control

Busy times for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

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Real Concern that Companies may face Financial Difficulties when State Pandemic Supports are Withdrawn

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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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Public Consultation on the Development of a National Resolution Framework for (re)Insurers

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Public Private Partnership Contracts – Tax Appeals Commissioner’s Recent Determination Provides Clarity for Foreign Shareholders

The Tax Appeals Commission recently determined that the public private partnership contract between a certain Irish company and the National Road A...

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Proposed Major Reform of Digital Services in the EU

Late last year, the European Commission launched its long-awaited set of new rules concerning the digital space.

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Private Sector’s Role in Financing the EU Green Deal

The EU has launched a wide-ranging and highly impactful programme to re-orient private investment in support of its Green Deal with a target invest...

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Pensions Winter Briefing

In their Winter Briefing, our Pensions team provides an insight into some of the key legal developments we expect to see in the Irish pensions sect...

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New Guidelines Adopted by the Judicial Council in Respect of Personal Injury Awards

New Personal Injury Guidelines which will replace the Book of Quantum have been adopted by the Judicial Council under the Judicial Council Act 2019.

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New EU Disclosure Rules Mandate Environmental Performance Reporting for Insurers, Banks and Listed Corporates from 1 Jan 2022

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New EU Food Chain Transparency Regulation Comes Into Operation

A new EU regulation on food chain transparency came into operation on 27 March 2021. The new regulation aims to increase the transparency of the E...

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New Court Rules to Facilitate Operation of SCARP

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New Code of Practice on Bullying at Work

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

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Medical Devices Regulation – Applicable from Today

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MDR Countdown – 1 Month. European Commission Updates its Rolling Plan

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Managing Greenwashing Risk in the Insurance Industry

A brief overview of how to avoid Greenwashing in the (Re)Insurance Industry.

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Manchester United Settle Trade Mark Dispute with SEGA

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Mapping a Move to Master Trusts: Pensions Authority’s new Master Trust Guidance

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Liquidator’s Actions Amounted to Negligence

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Latest EU sanctions against Russia and their potential impact on Irish corporates

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Judgment in FBD Business Interruption Insurance Cases Delayed to Consider UK Supreme Court Judgment

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Irish Lawyers Urged to Mind Their Mental Health

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Irish M&A Review 2020

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Irish Competition Law Update Spring 2021

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Ireland’s Offshore Electricity Grid: DECC Release Policy Statement on the Framework for the Offshore Grid

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Ireland Takes a Step Closer Towards the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers

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Ireland is a Leading Location for Data-Related Investment in the EU

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

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Ireland awaits the new EU Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive

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IPHA’s Revised Self-Care Advertising Code

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Investment Firms: CBI Consultation on Competent Authority Discretions in the IFD/IFR

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Insurance and Pensions Supervision in Europe, Speech by Gabriel Bernardino Chairman of EIOPA

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Injecting Some Clarity for Employers into the Vaccine Conversation

It's time for employers to prepare for the widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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IN SHORT: Insurance Distribution Directive – Clarifications on Legal Interpretation published by EIOPA

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Impecunious Plaintiffs and Security for Costs – A New Leg to the Test

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ICC Arbitration Rules 2021 Come into Force – What do you Need to Know?

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Hungarian Data Protection Authority issues Largest Fine to date to a Bank for Unlawful Use of AI

The Hungarian Data Protection Authority recently issued its largest fine to date to a bank for unlawful use of AI voice recording technology.

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High Court Rejects Appeal that FSPO Exceeded its Jurisdiction

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High Court Delivers Ruling in Facebook Data Transfer Case

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

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Guidelines for Exchange of Information between ODCE and the Revenue Commissioners in accordance with the Companies Act 2014

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Health Data & Subject Access Requests: Important Changes under the Data Protection Act 2018

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Guidance Published on Appropriate Surveillance under Article 120 of the MDR

The Medical Device Coordination Group has published guidance on the activities to be performed by notified bodies as part of their ongoing surveill...

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Guide to the Investment Limited Partnership: Ireland’s new and Improved Option for Private Fund Sponsors

Ireland has recently modernised its Investment Limited Partnership fund structure with the aim of providing a flexible and tailored regime able to...

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Government Publishes Legislation Programme for Summer 2021

The legislation programme for the forthcoming Summer Oireachtas session has been published by the government.

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Government Publishes Spring Legislation Programme for Spring 2021

The legislative programme for the forthcoming spring Oireachtas session has been published by the Government Chief Whip, Jack Chambers TD.

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Gender Pay Gap – Government publishes Guidance Note on Calculating Pay Gap Metrics

The Government has published guidance for those employers due to begin reporting their gender pay gap metrics in December 2022.

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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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Food Labelling and Calorie Posting. Where Are We Now?

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland recently announced a consultation on food labelling which invites submissions on revisions around certain food...

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FAQ: New EU Sustainability Reporting Regime

New sustainability reporting rules for all large EU companies and all EU-listed companies applicable from next January.

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FDI Screening – a New Regulatory Regime for Foreign Investors into Ireland?

The government may introduce a screening mechanism for foreign direct investment into Ireland.

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Finalised Guidance on the Use of Service Companies for Staffing in the Insurance Sector

Today, the Central Bank of Ireland published its final Guidance on the Use of Service Companies for Staffing in the Insurance Sector

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Explained: What Employers Need to Know about the Return to Offices

We unpack some of the main concerns employers might have about bringing staff back to workplaces.

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European Commission SFDR Q&A Published

An analysis of the key takeaways from the European Commission SFDR Q&A

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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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European Commission Proposes a Unitary SPC and/or a Unified Procedure for Granting National SPCs

The European Commission has proposed a unified procedure for granting Supplementary Protection Certificates in the EU. It seeks to address ineffici...

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European Commission Proposes New Rules Curbing the Power of Digital Companies

In December 2020, the European Commission launched a much-heralded and far-reaching reform of the rules governing online commerce and activity.

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EU Issues ‘Gold Standard’ for Environmentally Sustainable Activities

On 21 April 2021, the EU published the first of two planned sets of performance criteria for environmentally sustainable activities under the Taxon...

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ESMA Beefs Up Liquidity Risk Management Rules for Funds & Other Briefings

Each month our Asset Management & Investment Funds team write a 'Legal & Regulatory Update'. Welcome to the our September edition.

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EIOPA’s Single Programming Document 2021-2023

In this article we consider EIOPA's Single Programming Document 2021-2023 which includes EIOPA's Annual Work Programme 2021.

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EIOPA defines its Supervisory Convergence Priorities for 2021

EIOPA published its Supervisory Convergence Priorities Plan for 2021. EIOPA identifies three new priorities for 2021 and plans to continue working ...

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EIOPA Launches IDD Single Rulebook

EIOPA launches a new online tool, the IDD Single Rulebook.

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Drug-Device Combination Products: Where do they fall within the new MDR Regime?

Continuing our series of publications, in this briefing we examine the key changes to the regulatory pathway for drug-device combination products (...

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Deal or No Deal – Brexit Considerations for Irish Companies

As the Brexit transition period draws to a close, we look at some of the key considerations for Irish companies.

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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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Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 Signed into Law

On 18 March 2021, the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 was signed into law by the President.

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COVID-19 Emergency Measure Redundant as Suspended Redundancy Entitlement for Employees Returns

Companies may face increased redundancy claims following the re-instatement of entitlements for employees on lay-off/short time

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

The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding by the High Court that Merck Sharp & Dohme's Inegy SPC was invalid on the grounds that it breached Regulat...

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Continued rise of Energy Performance of Buildings Requirements

The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2021 and accompanying technical guidance evidence a continued rise in obligations relating to the e...

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Consultation Paper 140: Cross Industry Guidance on Operational Resilience

The Central Bank of Ireland seeks stakeholders' views on the proposed Cross Industry Guidance on Operational Resilience.

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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 published

Long-awaited legislation to give effect to the implementation of EU Directive 2019/1 empowers the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission an...

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Commercial Court Rules in Favour of Plaintiffs in Cases Against FBD

The recent judgment of the Commercial Court in a number of business interruption insurance test cases has received widespread publicity. In this b...

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Commission Issues New SFDR Q&A

On 25 May 2022, a second SFDR Q&A from the Commission was published which is highly likely to impact both fund management companies' approach to co...

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Commission on Pensions Publishes Report and Recommendations

Earlier this month, the Commission on Pensions issued its report on recommended reforms relating to the use of mandatory retirement ages in employm...

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Cheating in Esports: The “Coach Spectator Bug” Decision

Esports Integrity Commission announced that a total of 37 individual coaches have been handed bans for cheating in esports competitions

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CJEU to Consider Whether UEFA Can Control Authorisation for the Proposed European Super League under European Competition Law

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Central Bank Outsourcing Guidance for all Regulated Firms_

On 17 December 2021, the Central Bank published, with immediate effect, cross-industry guidance for the management of outsourcing activities.

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Central Bank Publishes Consultation Paper on Enhancement of Engagement with Stakeholders

Central Bank Publishes Consultation Paper on Enhancement of Engagement with Stakeholders

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Central Bank Publishes Insurance Newsletter – March 2021

The Central Bank recently published its first Insurance Newsletter of 2021

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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 Publishes Outcome of CP86 Compliance Review

On 20 October 2020, the Central Bank published findings from its review of fund management companies' implementation of the rules and guidelines un...

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Central Bank of Ireland publishes Consumer Protection Outlook Report 2022

We analyse and set out the key developments and points of relevance from the Consumer Protection Outlook Report 2022.

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Central Bank of Ireland publishes Draft Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing

The Central Bank of Ireland has recently issued a consultation paper and draft cross-industry guidance on outsourcing, including cloud services. I...

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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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Central Bank Outsourcing Guidance for all Regulated Firms

On 17 December 2021, the Central Bank published, with immediate effect, cross-industry guidance for the management of outsourcing activities.

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CCPC Closes Ticketing Investigation on the Basis of Section 14B Commitments

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has closed its ticketing investigation on the basis of Section 14B commitments.

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Brexit: The Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement

The Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement both govern the ‘divorce settlement’ between the EU and the UK. Cormac Little SC a...

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Brexit Continued – UK & EU Agree Memorandum of Understanding on Financial Services

The UK and EU have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding in relation to future cooperation on financial services following three months of talks sin...

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Partner
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Brand Protection in the Metaverse: EUIPO Updates Guidance on Trade Mark Applications for NFTs and Virtual Goods

With the exponential rise of the Metaverse, brands are racing to protect their intellectual property in this new virtual reality through trade mark...

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Partner
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Asset Management & Investment Funds Update – Sep 21

Welcome to the September edition of our Asset Management & Investment Funds Update.

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An Insurer’s Perspective on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is now in effect. In this briefing, we examine its impact on the insurance industry.

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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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A Path Forward – Draft Guidance Published For Dealing With International Data Transfers Post-Schrems II

This week saw the publication of draft guidance by the European Data Protection Board and draft standard contractual clauses by the European Commis...

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A Progressive Roll Out of the IVDR

The European Commission proposes a progressive roll-out of the In Vitro Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR).

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European Commissioner Provides Strong Support for the Data Protection Commission

EU Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, has defended the Data Protection Commission in a letter to Dutch and German MEPs.

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Putting Justice to Hazard: When Does Delay Justify the Dismissal of Proceedings?

There has been an increase in applications to dismiss legal proceedings for want of prosecution on the grounds of delay before the Irish courts in ...

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The taxation of non-Irish resident landlords – Revenue manual published

The Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) have published their Tax and Duty Manual on Taxation of Non-Irish Resident Landlords to take account of Finance...

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EU Sanctions: Asset Freezes and Capital Markets Access Restrictions

To date in 2022, the EU has adopted four sanctions packages in response to the developing situation in Ukraine. Each package includes one or more ...

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Partner
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Legal News – July 2022

Welcome to the July 2022 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022: What does it mean for Employers?

On 25 January 2022, the Government published the Draft Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022. We have prepared a table detailing the...

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Progressive Roll Out of the IVDR Confirmed by EU Parliament and Council

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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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Central Bank Consumer Protection Code Review

The Central Bank has commenced the first phase of a three-stage review of the Consumer Protection Code 2012 (as amended). As part of this first pha...

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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 4 -Enforcement Reforms

In this briefing, we examine proposed enforcement reforms - the fourth of four pillars of the individual accountability framework - and we outline ...

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Legal News – April 2022

Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business. We regularly publish briefings and insights on leg...

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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 3 – Senior Executive Accountability Regime

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

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Ireland to Hold Referendum to Participate in the Single Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court

On 28 June 2022, the Government issued a press release reaffirming its commitment to hold a referendum to enable Ireland to participate in the Unit...

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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 2 – Fitness and Probity Reforms

In this briefing, we examine fitness and probity reforms – the second of four pillars of the individual accountability framework - and we outline t...

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The Tax Appeals Commission Annual Report 2021

On 25 April 2022, the Tax Appeals Commission published its annual report for 2021 (Report); the Report includes a wide range of metrics and indicat...

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Legal News – May 2022

Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business. We regularly publish briefings and insights on leg...

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Securing authorisation as a retail credit firm in Ireland

The Consumer Protection Act 2022 (the Act) was signed into law on 11 April 2022. The Act extends the scope of firms which are required to secure au...

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EIOPA’s Supervisory Statement on the Supervision of Run-Off Undertakings

EIOPA has issued a Supervisory Statement detailing how national supervisors should approach the regulation of run-off undertakings in light of incr...

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Gender Pay Gap – New Regulations Provide Clarity for Employers on Gender Pay Gap Reporting

New Regulations provide clarity for employers due to begin reporting on their gender pay gap metrics in December 2022.

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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 1 – Conduct Standards

In this briefing, we examine conduct standards – the first of four pillars of the individual accountability framework - and we outline the actions ...

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Partner
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Russian Sanctions: A (Re)Insurance perspective

Analysis of the Russian Sanctions Regime, with a particular focus on the impact of these measures on the (Re)Insurance industry.

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Legal News – June 2022

Welcome to the June 2022 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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

The High Court recently ordered inspection of a redacted Garda report, to prevent the identification of Garda informants. Inspection was ordered on...

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New Challenges on the Horizon for 2022 AGM Season

ISS, a leading global proxy advisor, has proposed changes to its benchmark voting policy, potentially increasing scrutiny of Irish issuers' ESG ef...

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Ireland’s M&A activity skyrockets following challenging 2020

Deal value in the first six months of 2021 is more than eight times H1 2020 figure.

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Tax Treaty Policy Consultation

The Irish Department of Finance recently launched its Tax Treaty Policy Consultation. The purpose of the consultation is to invite interested parti...

Ted McGrath
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Extension of Interim Period under the Companies Act 2014

The interim period introduced by the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (COVID-19) Act 2020 has been extended until 9 June 2021.

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Health Research Rules Updated via New Regulations

The 2021 Health Research Regulations introduce significant new revisions to the law on processing personal data for health research purposes.

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The New EU Regulatory Regime on Crowdfunding – Jan 21

Read our briefing on the new European regulatory regime on crowdfunding.

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The New EU Regulatory Regime on Crowdfunding

Read our briefing on the new European regulatory regime on crowdfunding.

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Partner
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Beyond Brexit – EU-UK Agreement and Ireland’s Insurance Temporary Run-off Regime

In tandem with the end of the Brexit transition period at 11.00pm on 31 December 2020, the Irish legislation implementing the temporary run-off reg...

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Labour Court Confirms that Annual Leave Should be Excluded from the Calculation of ‘Banded Hours’

The Labour Court (LC) has issued a decision on the statutory right to request to be placed on banded hours. The LC has clarified that annual leave ...

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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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Asset Management & Investment Funds Update – Dec 21

Welcome to the December 2021 edition of our Asset Management & Investment Funds Update

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The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement – Impact on Competition Law

We summarise the top 5 impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on Competition Law.

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The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement – Impact on Trade, Imports & Exports

We summarise the main impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on Trade, Imports and Exports.

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Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 Scoots off for Cabinet Approval

The Government's Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 sets out, for the first time, regulations on the use of e-scooters and e-bikes on Irish roads and...

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The European Unified Patent Court – is it Finally within Reach?

The German Federal Constitutional Court has rejected the latest constitutional challenge to the German Parliamentary Bill ratifying the European Un...

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Significant Extension to Parent’s Leave and Important Amendment to Adoptive Leave now in effect

From 1 April 2021, the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2021 provides for a three-week extension to the parent's leave entitlement for...

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Verifying the Identity of a Data Subject: A Look at What’s Reasonable in the Circumstances

What constitutes a reasonable request for further information for verifying identity? Do you need to ask for additional information in all circumst...

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Amber Light for the EU’s Digital Green Certificate

EDPB and the EDPS release Joint Opinion on the EU's Digital Green Certificate.

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Land Development Agency Bill 2021 – What do you Need to Know?

The Land Development Agency Bill 2021 (Bill) has been published, which aims to put the Land Development Agency on a statutory footing. What are th...

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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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Intense Regulatory Focus on Liquidity Risk Management Continues

Fund liquidity management is a hot button issue for local, EU and international regulators. See our analysis of the Central Bank's and ESMA's dema...

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Is a Further PRIIPs Delay for UCITS Imminent?

UCITS become subject to the requirement to produce a PRIIPs KID on 1 January 2022. See our analysis of the latest developments and whether these a...

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Employer Successfully Defends Mandatory Retirement Age Policy

This article examines a recent Labour Court decision in which the Court upheld an employer's mandatory retirement age policy.

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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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Walking Away From Loyalty Penalties – the End for Differential Pricing?

Central Bank of Ireland proposes that customers who remain loyal to their insurer are not penalised with higher prices

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EIOPA Publishes Analysis on National General Good Rules

EIOPA has published its analysis of the published national general good rules on registration and professional and organisational requirements unde...

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Asset Management & Investment Funds Update – Nov 21

Welcome to the November 2021 edition of our Asset Management & Investment Funds Update.

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Virtual Asset Service Providers Become Subject to Registration Requirements and AML/CTF Obligations

On 23 April 2021, provisions of the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) were transposed into Irish law and the new legislation requires v...

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The Examinership of Norwegian Air – Key Features

Following the conclusion of the Norwegian Air examinership on 26 May we, having advised Kieran Wallace as examiner, reflect in detail on some of th...

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An Employer’s Guide to Upcoming Changes to the Pensions Regulatory Landscape

IORP II will transform the pension landscape and create new challenges for employers in the management of their pension schemes. We examine some of...

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Long Distance Employment Relationships – Trouble in Remote-Working Paradise?

Employers based in Ireland whose employees relocated abroad while working remotely must now navigate a number of complex and novel tax, HR and empl...

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IORP II – The Pensions Authority publishes final Code of Practice

IORP II full compliance picture revealed: we discuss the Pensions Authority's final Code of Practice and next steps for employers and trustees.

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Deputy Governor outlines 2021 Priorities and Expectations of the Central Bank of Ireland

We briefly consider the key topics covered in the 'Governance and risk in a time of uncertainty and change' speech delivered by Deputy Governor of ...

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A Lookback at Data Protection for 2020: The DPC Publishes the 2020 Annual Report

The Data Protection Commission has published another annual report on what has been a challenging a year, and certainly a year of firsts for the body.

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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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New Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown

The Government Legislation Programme for the Autumn 2021 session has been published.

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IPHA’s Revised Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Taking effect on 1 March 2021, the IPHA have revised their Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Review of the VAT Rules for Financial and Insurance Services

The current VAT rules for financial and insurance services are criticised for being complex, difficult to apply and not having kept pace with the d...

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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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Partner
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William Fry Submits Feedback to Consultation on Draft SCCs for International Data Transfers

William Fry submit feedback to the European Commission in respect of consultation feedback on the Commission's draft implementing decision on stand...

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Partner
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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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ESMA To Retain Derivative Trading Rules Post Brexit Transition

ESMA has confirmed to market that it does not believe there is a risk to compliance with the MiFIR Derivatives Trading Obligations post 31 December...

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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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Invoice Finance – a Vital Source of Liquidity as Irish Businesses Emerge from the COVID-19 Lockdown

Our leading receivables finance team examines legal and other factors that may support growth in the Irish invoice finance industry as businesses e...

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Partner
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The New Programme for Government – a Significant Insurance Reform Agenda

In this article we consider the new Programme for Government which contains significant Insurance Reform proposals.

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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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Central Bank Publishes QIAIF Consultation and New Q&As

The Central Bank has published a new consultation with draft guidance for PE funds and other closed-ended QIAIFs in addition to two new Q&As for ILPs.

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ESMA Recommends Liquidity Action Items for Funds

Following its recent deep-dive liquidity review of corporate debt and property funds, ESMA has recommended that liquidity and valuation policies be...

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Revised Shareholders’ Rights Directive: Changes introduced for Traded PLCs

New rules to encourage long-term shareholder engagement and increase transparency in traded companies.

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Improved Access to Affordable Medicines – EU Proposes Radical Action

EU Commission releases its Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe, marking the first step in its proposed overhaul of the pharma regulatory framework.

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Partner
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Lights Out for Illegal Streaming of European Soccer Matches as UEFA Secures High Court Order

European football's governing body UEFA secured a High Court order requiring several internet service providers to block the illegal live streaming...

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Partner
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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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National Transport Authority Welcomes Stakeholder Input on New COVID-19 Taxi Regulations

The National Transport Authority is proposing new regulations to ease some of the obligations placed on small public service vehicle licence holder...

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Partner
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Publication of New Capital Markets Union Action Plan

The European Commission's recent publication of its “new, ambitious” Capital Markets Union Action Plan is welcome news for the Irish insurance sector.

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Opening Remarks at the CBIs 2020 Insurance Industry Briefing

CBI Director of Insurance Supervision, Domhnall Cullinan, provided the opening remarks at the CBI's 2020 Insurance Industry Briefing

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

This article discusses a recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union confirming that a commercial agent does not need to be able ...

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Partner
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Landmark Scheme of Arrangement to Restructure US$1.65bn of Senior Debt Sanctioned by the Irish High Court

William Fry recently advised Ballantyne Re plc, an Irish reinsurance SPV, on the approval and implementation of a landmark Irish law scheme of arra...

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Partner
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EU Taking Stock of Equivalence Approach & Other Updates

Each month our Asset Management & Investment Funds team write a 'Legal & Regulatory Update'. Welcome to the our August edition.

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Partner
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