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ArticleCOVID-19: Summary of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020
Many individuals and businesses contending with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic should be aware of some of the emergency measures being put in place to protect the public from the economic...
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ArticleCOVID-19: Central Bank Statement on Essential Services
Irish financial services firms will be aware of the fact that banking and financial services are considered essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic under guidance published by the Department of...
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ArticleCOVID-19: The EU Responds
The European Union has faced various tests in recent years. COVID-19 is testing the EU's responses in both new and well-tried ways. It is useful to take an overview of...
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ArticleCOVID-19 – Potential issues for landlords and tenants – Applicable to Northern Ireland only
Landlords and tenants are facing issues that have never arisen before as a result of the impact of COVID-19. We are continually reviewing this ever changing situation, however, the following...
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ArticleCOVID-19: €200m Irish State aid scheme approved by the European Commission
The European Commission has found a €200m Irish scheme (the Irish Scheme) to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak to be in conformity with the EU's State aid rules....
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ArticleCOVID-19: Commercial Landlord and Tenant for NI/UK – rent holiday and considerations
One of the measures included in the emergency Coronavirus Bill currently going through Parliament is a moratorium on forfeiture of commercial leases for non-payment of rent for the next three...
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Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments - Mar 2020
Covid 19, Cross-border distribution of funds, MMF reporting delay and stress tests, ESMA consultation on leverage risk in the AIF sector, PRIIPs KID, UK consultation on marketing and overseas funds regime...
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Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments - Mar 2020
Irish SRD II Regulations, Covid-19, Beneficial Ownership for ICAVs and Unit Trusts, Cybersecurity, AML Financial Intermediary Guidelines, split of PCF-39 roles and AML report.
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Asset Management & Investment Funds Q&A - Mar 2020
COVID-19: Governance, contingency planning and risk for regulated investment funds and regulated financial service providers established in Ireland.
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COVID-19 & The Doctrine of Frustration
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to uncertainty as to the enforceability of certain commercial contracts. Where parties to a contract have not specifically included a force majeure/material adverse change...
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ArticleCOVID-19: Impact on the Irish Planning System
Over the past number weeks, all areas of Government, business and daily life have experienced unprecedented disruption in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. At both national and local...
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ArticleCOVID-19: Board Business: M&A transaction issues in Northern Ireland
In this edition of our series "Responding to Covid-19 – Board Business", we look at some immediate challenges for Boards and deal makers as the disruptive effects of COVID-19 continue to...
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