Global Tax Reform - Ireland’s ATAD and MLI implementation Feb 2019 article The start of a new year brings a number of changes and developments in the world of tax. Ireland has introduced a new exit tax on certain transfers of assets... READ MORE
Battery Storage opportunities for Ireland 2019 Feb 2019 article Battery storage is an essential support mechanism as Ireland's electricity system seeks to accommodate increased renewables penetration. EirGrid's 'DS3 Volume Capped Procurement Process' is set to commence in late February 2019... READ MORE
Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Ireland 2019 Feb 2019 article Caoimhe Clarkin, Partner and Marcus Walsh, Associate in A&L Goodbody's Litigation & Dispute Resolution department, provide a practical insight into Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Ireland. They review all areas of... READ MORE
EDPB adopts Opinion on the Clinical Trials Regulation and the GDPR Feb 2019 article The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted an Opinion (3/2019) on the interplay between the EU Clinical Trials Regulation (536/2014) (CTR) and the GDPR, following a request from the European Commission... READ MORE
European Commission publishes statistics on GDPR enforcement activities Feb 2019 article The European Commission has published an infographic on compliance with and enforcement of the GDPR since from May 2018 to January 2019. The infographic reveals some interesting statistics, including: 95,180 complaints have been... READ MORE
Brexit and the World Trade Organisation Feb 2019 article The current absence of political resolution and the fast-approaching date for Brexit means that there is a heightened chance of a no-deal Brexit. If so, World Trade Organisation rules will... READ MORE
Brexit and Public Procurement Feb 2019 article Companies tendering for public contracts in the UK and Ireland after 29 March 2019 (or such later date if extended) will need to be aware of the changes that Brexit will bring... READ MORE
Brexit: Health & Safety Update Feb 2019 article As the UK is expected to leave the EU on 29 March, a number of key areas of concern have emerged in respect of health and safety protections. Stakeholders in the... READ MORE
What is the Backstop? Feb 2019 article The backstop would be a legally binding agreement between the EU and the UK that neither a hard border nor checks will be reintroduced between Northern Ireland and Ireland after... READ MORE
Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Submission Deadline Feb 2019 article The current deadline for submitting a SDLT return and paying the SDLT is 30 days from the effective date of the transaction. From 1 March 2019 this time limit is being reduced to 14... READ MORE