Domestically, the CBI has introduced streamlined processes to facilitate updates to AIFMD II/UCITS VI filing. At European Level, the EC has launched a consultation on the Shareholder Rights Directive and ESMA has published its priorities for 2027 – 2029.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI published its first access to cash report, and the Credit Review Act 2026 has been published. At European level, the ECB imposed periodic and administrative penalties on Crédit Agricole and JPM SE.
FinanceThe new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 has overhauled consumer legislation and provides extensive new powers to the competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority.
Public and Regulatory BelfastA recent Irish Supreme Court judgment provides welcome clarity on contract formation, part performance and equitable estoppel in commercial property transactions.
DisputesThe Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 was signed into law by President Connolly on 12 March 2026. The Act aims to streamline EPA licensing, accelerate processing times and enable more efficient regulation of lower-risk activities.
Environmental & PlanningThe paper examines the benefits, risks and enabling conditions for the deployment of distributed ledger technology and tokenisation across the Irish and European financial system, with a particular focus on investment funds, including money market funds and exchange-traded funds.
Asset Management & Investment FundsGeopolitical forces are increasingly impacting contract law. This short podcast unpacks exactly what this means and how to stay ahead of the curve.
DisputesIn the Compliance Institute in the Irish Compliance Quarterly (ICQ) Spring 2026 edition, Jill Shaw considers the guidance on sustainability claims and greenwashing risks.
ESG & SustainabilityThe Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash a refusal by An Coimisiún Pleanala, albeit on different and narrower grounds.
Environmental & PlanningThe product liability regime in Ireland will soon be transformed by the EU Product Liability Directive 2024/2853 which will apply to products placed on the EU market or put into service after 9 December 2026.
DisputesThe European Banking Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority have launched a consultation on draft revised joint guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body and key function holders.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryIn the Directors’ Duties Navigator – Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures (5th Edition, 2026), Jill Shaw, Anne O’Neill and Erin Ward join experts across the globe to share jurisdiction specific insights.
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