The so-called "Level Playing Field" has become an important topic in the Brexit Trade Negotiations. Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU, Competition and Procurement at A&L Goodbody, explains, in a practical way, the meaning of "level playing field" in the Brexit debate.
BrexitThe Central Bank of Ireland's Dear CEO letter to all regulated financial services providers was published on 17 November 2020.
Financial RegulationCBDF consultation, Performance Fees, NCA priorities, UCITS and AIFMD penalties, MMFs, Benchmarks, Brexit, ESG, outsourcing, Cyber.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, F&P, SFDR fast track, closed-ended QIAIFs, ILPs, Ireland's CSDR, Covid-19, Brexit, CBI markets updates.
Asset Management & Investment FundsQ&A of the month. What is the latest update on the streamlining of Ireland's Investment Limited Partnership?
Asset Management & Investment FundsArticle 101(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) prohibits agreements between undertakings that restrict competition (unless they demonstrate "efficiencies" i.e. by improving the production or distribution of goods or services or promoting technical or economic progress, while allowing consumers a fair share of the resulting benefits
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 (the 2019 Act) will come in effect tomorrow, Tuesday 1 December 2020.
Betting, Gaming & Licensing
Examinership and other financial structures can be a chance to streamline and strengthen in anticipation of recovery, writes Jonathon Keane.
Aviation & Transport FinanceThe European Commission released an "EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future" (the Strategy) on 19 November 2020.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe SEM Committee has today published an updated statement on the operation of the SEM after the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020. This confirms the position where the UK and the EU do not reach a trade agreement before the cut-off date.
BrexitThe recent case of Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services [2020] EWHC 2750 highlights the requirement for tenants to follow the strict conditions set out in a break clause.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Belfast
The Irish government's Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 sets out its risk management strategy for the next six to nine months.
COVID-19
