This review examines the merger control practice of the CCPC under Part 3 of the 2002 Act during 2023 and is based on information available at the date of publication.
EU, Competition & ProcurementWe have written extensively on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (the Reporting Directive), most recently here.
Corporate & M&AWhat is typically called ‘climate litigation’ is an increasing fact of life for corporates as well as state bodies in many jurisdictions. Individuals, investors and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have sought orders requiring specific actions, targets and policies to be taken or adopted by governments, regulators and/or corporates.
Corporate & M&AThis report highlights key time periods and trends in Irish merger control in 2023 and also looks ahead to anticipated developments in 2024.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Ireland chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide to Gaming Law provides an overview of the trends and developments in the gaming industry in Ireland
Betting, Gaming & LicensingIn the last month, there have been a number of updates of relevance to those companies that fall within scope of the sustainability reporting obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
ESG & SustainabilityESMA consultations, ELTIFs, ESMA guidelines on fund names, cross border notifications, EMIR, MMFs, FSB, IOSCO (liquidity), BMR, costs and performance, Taxonomy, MiFID, CSRD, AML/CFT/FS.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, ELTIFs, annual PCF confirmation return, asset valuations, IAF, F&P, UCITS and AIFMD Regulations.
Asset Management & Investment FundsAt the end of last year, the EU launched public consultations on two significant proposals; the Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation and a Transfer Pricing Directive.
TaxOn 17 January 2024 the Commission for Regulation of Utilities published its decision paper revising its existing policy on Installed Capacity Caps for electricity generators in the Irish market.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe Central Bank of Ireland has confirmed its intended approach for ELTIF authorisations in Ireland, with the 24-hour authorisation process for “Qualifying Investor” AIFs being made available for “Qualifying Investor” ELTIFs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsA consultation on Offshore Renewable Installation (OREI) Policy Options for Northern Ireland was drafted to enable stakeholders to provide input into offshore renewable energy policy development, we look at what should be analysed and considered as progress is made with regards policy development.
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