Legal Updates & Insights

Jan 2016

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In 2015 we saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Read our analysis.

Jan 2016

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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...

Jan 2016

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Alan Casey, Resident Partner, New York looks at the key factors that have been driving Ireland's M&A market and outlines future prospects for M&A activity. This article was...

Jan 2016

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The Court of Appeal (the “CA”) recently overturned the largest ever bullying award in a decision which sends a salutary signal on any attempt to widen the parameters of what...

Jan 2016

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The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 was signed into law on 10 December last and is due to commence early in 2016. The Act makes numerous amendments to employment equality legislation. Of note...

Jan 2016

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The increase in the national minimum wage to €9.15 per hour came into effect on 1 January last. The increase is expected to benefit approximately 140,000 workers nationwide.

Jan 2016

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As insurers and reinsurers will be aware, the Solvency II regime came into force on 1 January 2016.

Jan 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Amended Transparency Regulations and New Transparency Rule - New Central Bank list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions - Central Bank introduces consumer...

Jan 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Central Bank issues Consultation on Amendments to the AIF Rulebook - Central Bank programme of themed inspections in Markets Supervision -...

Jan 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Central Bank publishes programme of themed inspections in Markets Supervision. On the International Front: Items including the following - ESMA publishes...