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ArticleCOVID-19: Relaxed Drivers’ Hours Rules
In light of the potential impact of the COVID-19 on HGV operations and the importance of the road haulage sector to the national economy the Department of Transport, Tourism and...
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ArticleCOVID-19: New Guidance for employers on the Job Retention Scheme
Additional Government guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been issued today, 27 March 2020. Whilst the Scheme has been very much welcomed, the scant details provided left employers guessing at...
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ArticleCOVID-19 - Supporting directors duties during financial uncertainty
Our Restructuring & Insolvency team are here assist and to share their insights around supporting and guiding directors through this trying time when decisions may not be easy to make. In...
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ArticleCOVID-19: Emergency Public Health Measures Enacted
Last Friday, 20th March, 2020, the President signed into law emergency legislation in response to the evolving Covid-19 crisis. The Act gives the Government wide ranging powers to introduce Regulations in...
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The European Union (Shareholders’ Rights) Regulations 2020 come into operation
The European Union (Shareholders' Rights) Regulations 2020 (the Irish SRD II Regulations) come into operation on 30 March 2020. This is the Irish implementing legislation for the Second Shareholders' Rights Directive (SRD II).
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ArticleGuidance for Boards: PLC Matters from A&L Goodbody - updated 9 April 2020
In our latest publication we outline and answer key questions of relevance to public companies listed/traded in Dublin and/or London in the context of COVID-19.
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Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRD II) – implementing legislation
Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRD II) – implementing legislation to come into force on 30 March 2020.
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ArticleCOVID-19 Board Business: M&A Transaction Issues
In this edition of our series "Responding to COVID-19 - Board Business" and to assist boards in navigating the M&A process in this unprecedented environment, we look at some...
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ArticleCOVID-19 and Competition Law – Important guidance issued by European and Irish competition agencies
On 25 March 2020, Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) published on its website the European Competition Network's (ECN) joint statement on the relationship between the COVID-19 crisis and competition law.
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ArticleCOVID-19: EIOPA Recommendations
On 20 March 2020, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published recommendations on supervisory flexibility regarding the deadline for supervisory reporting and public disclosure by (re)insurers.
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ArticleCOVID-19 and Frustration in the UK
For many businesses contending with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a key consideration will be seeking to suspend or be excused from contractual obligations. In the second of a series of...
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ArticleCOVID-19: Irish corporate tax residence rules
With businesses facing uncertain times in light of COVID-19 related travel restrictions, it is necessary for many Irish tax resident companies to consider the impact of these restrictions on their...
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