Legal Updates & Insights

Sep 2021

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Businesses everywhere are facing significant pressure from customers and investors to reduce their environmental impact. Many are responding to this demand by making significant changes to the way they source...

Sep 2021

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The Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Act 2021 was expedited through the legislative process in June and July 2021 and was signed by the President on 10 July 2021.

Sep 2021

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Changes to Great Britain's health and safety regulations in the workplace are on the horizon. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently concluded a consultation on proposed changes to...

Sep 2021

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On 3 September 2021, the Government published the long-anticipated Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill.

Sep 2021

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Northern Ireland's liquor licensing legislation has undergone significant reform with the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill 2021 receiving Royal Assent on 26 August 2021.

Sep 2021

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Domestically, the CBI issued details of its deadlines for investment funds seeking authorisation/ approval prior to year-end; At European level, the European Commission adopted and published two 'quick-fix' proposals to...

Sep 2021

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Domestically, the Central Bank of Ireland publishes Regulatory Service Standards Performance Report; At European level, the Legislation forming part of the European Commission's work on sustainable finance published in the...

Sep 2021

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Domestically, the CBI issued a Feedback Statement on the consultation on enhancements to the CBI Client Asset Requirements; At European level, the EBA published its review on the prudential assessment...

Sep 2021

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Domestically, the Governor of the CBI, Gabriel Makhlouf gave an interview discussing economic recovery after the COVID pandemic; At European level, the EBA is holding a consultation on the new...

Sep 2021

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Domestically, the CBI announced the appointment of a new Director of Consumer Protection; At European level, the EBA published the outcome for banks that participated in the 2021 EBA EU-wide stress...