Legal Updates & Insights

Nov 2015

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On the Domestic Front we look at upcoming Deadlines, updated AIF Rulebook, Fund Management Company Guidance, UCITS Guidance, Common Reporting Standard, Central Bank Report on AML/CFT and Financial Sanctions...

Nov 2015

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We briefly outline some opportunities and risks associated with the imminent relaxation of sanctions against Iran. We provide general tips for dealing in countries or with entities that may be...

Nov 2015

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With the increased, Europe-wide focus on countering money laundering and terrorist financing in recent years, it is an anomaly that Irish anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing laws have not to...

Nov 2015

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In this unusual case the High Court considered the enforceability of a contract for the sale of land to a construction company now in receivership, with much of the argument...

Nov 2015

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On 16 November 2015, the Commission decided to permit a second prolongation of the Credit Union restructuring and stabilisation Scheme. The second prolongation was from 1 November 2015 until 30 April 2016. The notification has made...

Nov 2015

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The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) issued its Report on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Financial Sanctions Compliance in the Irish Funds Sector.

Nov 2015

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Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) regularly dawn-raids businesses, professional bodies, trade associations and homes. Everyone in business in Ireland needs to be briefed on how to deal...

Nov 2015

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Certain defences raised by Brian and Mary Patricia O'Donnell in the latest High Court action taken against them by Bank of Ireland in connection with Gorse Hill in Killiney have...

Nov 2015

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John Whelan, Head of A&L Goodbody's International Technology practice looks at EU to US data transfers following the recent CJEU ruling.

Nov 2015

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The Central Bank Report on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Financial Sanctions Compliance in the Irish Funds Sector is expected to issue next week.