Legal Updates & Insights

Employment law in 2020 – What to expect?

Jan 2020

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We have outlined below some developments that can be expected in 2020.

Brexit update: What will happen on Friday night?

Jan 2020

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On Friday night next, 31 January, the United Kingdom is expected to leave the European Union after 47 years and one month of membership.

Central Bank of Ireland clarifies certification process following July 2019 guidance on UCITS financial indices

Jan 2020

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The Central Bank of Ireland issued revised guidance in July 2019 on UCITS financial indices. In January 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland clarified the pre- and post-authorisation certification and confirmation process...

Central Bank of Ireland - Supervisory and enforcement priorities for 2020

Jan 2020

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The Central Bank of Ireland delivered an address on 15 January 2020 outlining the supervisory and enforcement priorities for 2020. This provides firms with an important indication of the Central Bank's focus. This...

Merger control: Do not implement the M&A deal until the Irish Competition Agency approves it

Jan 2020

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Ryanair case demonstrates difficulties in enforcing restrictive covenants

Jan 2020

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The High Court refused a recent application by Ryanair for an injunction to prevent its former Chief Operations Officer (COO) (Mr Bellew) from joining easyJet. It held the restriction in...

ALG’s annual review of Irish merger deals notified to the CCPC in 2019

Jan 2020

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Irish merger deals notified to the CCPC in 2019 drop by over half but rebound seems underway

Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - General Cross Sectoral Dec 2019

Jan 2020

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Domestically, the proposal of a Bill to establish a cross-border agency for criminal activity in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and a speech by Michael Hodson of the CBI; At European...

Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance Dec 2019

Jan 2020

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Domestically, CBI publishes first Motor Insurance Report of the National Claims Information Database; At European level, EIOPA identifies areas where risks for consumers remain high...

Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds Dec 2019

Jan 2020

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Domestically, CBI Supervisory Priorities for 2020; At European level, ESMA's pan-EU review on the use of supervisory sanctions for UCITS