Guarantees - undue influence and independent legal advice Jan 2016 Article The High Court has recently considered two cases involving defences of undue influence and independent legal advice in the context of enforcement of guarantees. READ MORE
European Commission opens in-depth investigation into alleged illegal State aid support for Antwerp Port Terminal Operators Jan 2016 Article Seaports have to be cautious that any support which they obtain from a European Union Member State does not constitute State aid. READ MORE
Ireland - Aviation Outlook for 2016 Jan 2016 Article Ireland leads the way as an aircraft leasing jurisdiction and new developments for 2016 will further strengthen Ireland’s position. Ireland is already one of the most popular jurisdictions for aircraft... READ MORE
Ireland - Aviation Outlook for 2016 Jan 2016 Article Ireland leads the way as an aircraft leasing jurisdiction and new developments for 2016 will further strengthen Ireland’s position. Ireland is already one of the most popular jurisdictions for aircraft... READ MORE
Ireland - Aviation Outlook for 2016 Jan 2016 Article Ireland leads the way as an aircraft leasing jurisdiction and new developments for 2016 will further strengthen Ireland’s position. Ireland is already one of the most popular jurisdictions for aircraft... READ MORE
A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland tops M&A rankings again for 2015 deal activity Jan 2016 Article Corporate law firm A&L Goodbody has, for the fourth consecutive year, been ranked as the leading legal advisor by value of total deals transacted in Northern Ireland in 2015. READ MORE
Take No Comfort but the Level of Fines Imposed by the European Commission in 2015 for Competition Law Breaches was one of the Lowest in Years Jan 2016 Article The European Commission may impose fines for breaches of competition law. In particular, it may impose fines on "undertakings" (e.g., businesses) and "associations of undertakings" (e.g., trade associations).... READ MORE
Original lender joined as co-defendant in proceedings after loan was assigned Jan 2016 Article This case concerned an appeal by the Plaintiff of a High Court order which dismissed his application to join IBRC as co-defendant in proceedings. READ MORE
2015 saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Jan 2016 Article In 2015 we saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Read our analysis. READ MORE
Members of Trade Associations need to Make their own Pricing Decisions and not Follow the Lead of any Trade Association Jan 2016 Article On 8 January 2016, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”) warned one trade association in particular, but also trade associations generally, not to issue minimum price recommendations to their... READ MORE