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Legal Updates & Insights

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    Protected disclosure or workplace grievance - The Supreme Court clarifies the law

    With Ireland due to implement the EU Whistleblowing Directive very shortly, there is currently a lot of attention focussed on the area of whistleblowing and the protections afforded to whistleblowers under Irish law.

    Employment
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    EU merger control and the margin of discretion granted to the European Commission under EU merger control

    On 20 October 2021, the General Court of the European Union (General Court) handed down judgments in Cases T-296/18 and T-240/18 regarding actions brought by Polskie Linie Lotnicze ‘LOT’ SA, to challenge the European Commission's (Commission) decisions approving the acquisition by easyJet and Lufthansa of assets of the Air Berlin Group.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Renewable Energy Support Scheme second auction terms and conditions published

    The final terms and conditions for the second auction under the second Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 2) in Ireland were published on 27 October 2021 (the RESS 2 Terms).

    Energy & Natural Resources
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    Northern Ireland Liquor Licence Renewals 2022 – Are you ready?

    Liquor licence holders in Northern Ireland should start thinking ahead to next year's renewal deadline of 30 September 2022. 

    Betting, Gaming & Liquor Licensing Belfast
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    The Corporate Enforcement Authority – A new era in the investigations and enforcement of company law

    A new era in the investigation and enforcement of company law is just around the corner as the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is expected to be up and running by the new year.

    White Collar Crime
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    A cross-border solution to a cross-border restructuring challenge

    Earlier this year, we advised Voyager Aviation Holdings, LLC on the successful restructuring of its senior note obligations by way of a US exchange offer.

    Restructuring & Insolvency
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    New ASAI rules on advertising high fat, salt and sugar food and drink products

    On 1 December 2021, the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland’s (ASAI) new rules and guidance on the advertising and marketing of ‘high fat, salt and sugar’ (HFSS) food and drink products to children will come into effect. T

    Disputes
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    The Irish Competition (Amendment) Bill – proposed developments and the new gun-jumping provision 

    Irish competition law is mainly found under the Competition Act 2002 (as amended) (2002 Act). Irish competition law (including Irish merger control) is based on EU competition law (including EU merger control).

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Private equity investment in aviation

    In the annual AirFinance Journal Experts Guide, Aviation & Transport Finance partner David Berkery shares insights on private equity investment in aviation.

    Aviation & Transport Finance
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    Trends and developments in aviation finance and leasing in Ireland 2021

    In the annual Chambers Aviation Finance & Leasing 2021 Global Practice Guide, our Aviation & Transport Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency teams provide an insight into trends and developments in Ireland.

    Aviation & Transport Finance
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    AIFMD proposals and the Capital Markets Union legislative package

    Proposals for revisions to AIFMD were published as part of the EU Capital Markets Union package. Here is a summary of those proposals:

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments - Nov 2021

    AIFMD Review, CMU, ESMA speech, sustainable finance, ESG, environmental crime offences, PRIIPs/ UCITS KID transition, outsourcing, digital transformation of AML/CTF

    Asset Management & Investment Funds