This market update looks at the recent impact of COVID-19 on the Data centres sector and also gives a brief explanation of the concept of ‘flexible demand’...
COVID-19The European Commission (Commission) adopted a White Paper on 17 June 2020 dealing with the distortive effects caused by foreign subsidies in the Single Market (White Paper). The White Paper is designed...
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a statement on restrictions on data subject rights in connection with the state of emergency in Member States. The EDPB emphasises that,...
Commercial & TechnologyOn 29 May 2020, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published its final report on the Guidelines on Loan Origination and Monitoring (the Guidelines). The Guidelines specify the internal governance arrangements for institutions...
COVID-19The Supreme Court decision in Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (In Liquidation -v- Michael J Lonsdale Electrical Ltd handed down on 17 June 2020 is both timely and significant given the “new normal”...
COVID-19 BelfastOn 15 June 2020, almost four years after the UK voted to leave the EU, there was a video conference between the Presidents of the European Council, the European Commission, the European...
BrexitThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unimaginable impact on day to day life. Our local government has implemented unprecedented measures as all industries adapt to events that...
COVID-19 BelfastOn 16 June 2020, the European Commission launched a consultation on a new EU strategy to improve and accelerate patients’ access to safe and affordable medicines and to support innovation in the...
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Irish government's Roadmap for Re-opening Society and Business sets out the plan for a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions.
COVID-19As businesses across the EU are receiving State aid due to the COVID-19 crisis, it is worth recalling a decision made by the European Commission on 8 May 2020 dealing with a...
COVID-19Until now, it was possible, but not very likely, that the UK would seek an extension of the Brexit transition period beyond the current deadline of 31 December 2020.
BrexitNational regulators will expect a written pricing process to be developed in respect of UCITS and AIFs. This is if the ESMA proposal of 4 June 2020 directed at national regulators is...
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