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Legal Updates & Insights

  • Article

    Not just smart fridges, but competitive too! The Internet of Things European Commission Sector Inquiry

    On 16 July 2020, the European Commission (the Commission) launched a sector inquiry into the markets for consumer products and services linked to the Internet of Things (IoT).

    EU, Competition & Procurement
  • article

    Latest Irish Madoff Ruling: Supreme Court orders High Court to determine relative liability of alleged wrongdoers

    A recent Irish Madoff claim hinged on whether an Irish fund defrauded by Madoff could still sue its custodian for negligence after it had settled with Madoff.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
  • COVID-19: Commercial landlord and tenant in Northern Ireland – Key points for a sitting out licence
    publication

    COVID-19: Commercial landlord and tenant in Northern Ireland – Key points for a sitting out licence

    COVID-19 Belfast
  • article

    Irish schemes of arrangement - a restructuring option for aircraft lessors?

    On 21 July 2020, the Irish High Court approved a scheme of arrangement for the world's biggest regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital DAC (NAC).

    Aviation & Transport Finance
  • article

    Upcoming Commencement of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019

    Insurers entering into contracts of insurance with consumers in the Irish market will be impacted by changes to Irish law that will come into effect on 1 September 2020.

    Insurance & Reinsurance
  • State aid and COVID-19
    publication

    State aid and COVID-19

    Our EU, Competition & Procurement team has published a very useful guide for business leaders on the State aid packages granted by various EU Member States and the UK which have been approved by the European Commission. This guide will be updated over time.

    COVID-19
  • Article

    Schrems II – The Verdict

    The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered its eagerly awaited decision, in Schrems II (Case C-311/18).

    Commercial & Technology
  • Company law changes due to COVID-19
    Article

    Company law changes due to COVID-19

    The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has published the general scheme of proposed legislation amending the Companies Act 2014. The Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies (COVID-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020 (the Bill) proposes to introduce temporary measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...

    Corporate & M&A
  • publication

    The New Competition Tool:  A tool for the modern economy not just the digital economy

    The European Commission is currently consulting on a proposal for a new power (the NCT) that would allow them to impose behavioural and structural remedies in markets where they have identified certain competition issues.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
  • Face Masks and PPE in Ireland: The Risks for Suppliers and Manufacturers
    publication

    Face Masks and PPE in Ireland: The Risks for Suppliers and Manufacturers

    Demand for facemasks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has soared due to COVID-19. This seems likely to continue due to Government regulation...

    COVID-19
  • COVID-19: Deferral of mandatory reporting of cross border tax arrangements under DAC6
    Article

    COVID-19: Deferral of mandatory reporting of cross border tax arrangements under DAC6

    In response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the European Council has approved an optional six-month deferral period for the rules regarding the mandatory filing and exchange of information on reportable cross-border tax arrangements under DAC6. 

    COVID-19
  • Article

    EU Reaches Agreement on Collective Redress

    Some two years after the European Commission published its final draft proposal to introduce collective redress actions for consumers, and after much negotiation and lobbying, the European Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on 22 June 2020 to a reworked proposal allowing consumers to defend their rights collectively. 

    Disputes