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Legal Updates & Insights

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    Mediation in the spotlight: High Court emphasises the pivotal role of mediation in the Irish litigation landscape

    On 20 May 2026 the High Court delivered a decision in Burke v. O'Connell [2026] IEHC 314.

    Construction & Engineering
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    Update on Irish transposition of EU Pay Transparency Directive and centralised Gender Pay Gap portal

    The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality (the Minister) has provided a written answer to recent Parliamentary Questions.

    Employment
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Cross Sectoral and Other May 2026

    At domestic level, BPFI published recommendations for the proposed savings and investment account framework. At a European level, EBA updated MiCAR Q&As, AMLA launched a consultation and the European Commission launched consultations on MiCAR.

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms May 2026

    At domestic level, the CBI published a report its thematic assessment of compliance functions within investment firms. At European level, ESMA published a statement on MiFID II sustainability requirements and updated manual on pre and post transparency.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance May 2026

    At domestic level, the Government published updates on the Motor Insurance Transparency Code and section 18(4) of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 came into force. At a European level, EIOPA launched a consultation on insurance guarantee schemes.

    Finance
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds May 2026

    At domestic level, Ireland implemented AIFMD II and UCITS VI and the CBI published a revised AIF Rulebook. At European level, ESMA published its final report on the CSA on compliance and internal audit functions, and published updates relating to MMFs.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Banking and Payments May 2026

    The EBA published amended guidelines on the definition of default under CRR. The ECB published good practices for C&N risk stress testing and management. The SRB launched a consultation on operational guidance on liquidity and funding in resolution.

    Finance
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    Ireland publishes first FDI screening report

    Ireland’s FDI screening authority, the Department of Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment (the Department), has now published its first annual report (the Report) on the screening of FDI under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the Act) in 2025.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Publication of the 2026 edition of the Law Over Borders Class Actions Comparative Guide

    ALG contributed the Ireland chapter.

    Disputes
  • article

    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – May 2026

    ESMA CSA compliance and internal audit, EU reporting simplification, EU MMFs report and FAQ, MMF stress test consultation, ESMA CSA MiFID II sustainability, AMLA direct supervision.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – May 2026

    AIFMD II/UCITS VI, CBI thematic review depositaries, CBI speeches, CBI thematic review MiFID compliance function, markets update.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Quasi-judicial bodies in Ireland: Process, standards and reform

    Drawing on the recent High Court decision in Hegarty v Revenue Commissioners, this article examines the procedural and legal standards applied to Ireland's quasi-judicial bodies, the broader landscape in which they operate, and the reform agenda.

    Disputes