UCITS - Remuneration Guidelines Jul 2015 Article This consultation paper is the first step in the development of the guidelines on remuneration policies required by UCITS V and sets out ESMA’s formal proposals for these guidelines... READ MORE
CP86 - Synopsis, Feedback, Guidance & Next Steps Jul 2015 Article On 12 June, 2015, the Central Bank of Ireland (the CBI) published a document entitled "Fund Management Company Boards". READ MORE
Private Equity in Ireland Jul 2015 Article David Widger, Head of A&L Goodbody's Corporate Department, provides an overview of Irish private equity deal activity in 2014 and an outlook for 2015. READ MORE
Supreme Court emphasises importance of both text and context in the proper interpretation of property documentation Jul 2015 Article The Supreme Court, in Stapleyside Company v Carraig Donn Retail Limited [2015] IESC 60, re-emphasised the importance of both text and context in the proper interpretation of commercial and property documents. READ MORE
High Court criticises the failure to update the book of quantum Jul 2015 Article Barton J in McGarry v McGarry & ors [2015] IEHC 426 also went on to strongly criticise the fact that the Book of Quantum in relation to personal injuries had not been kept... READ MORE
Crystallisation of Floating Charges – Supreme Court Decision Jul 2015 Article In the Matter of J.D Brian Limited (In Liquidation) T/A East Coast Print and Publicity, In the Matter of J.D. Brian Motors Limited (In Liquidation) T/A... READ MORE
Supreme Court rules NAMA is a “public authority” with obligations to provide environmental information Jul 2015 Article In Nama v Commissioner for Environmental Information [2015] IESC 51, the Supreme Court held that NAMA is a "public authority" and subject to public access requests for environmental information under the European... READ MORE
Northern Ireland is positioning itself as a leading technology hub Jul 2015 Article Earlier this year, the UK government launched 'Tech Nation'; an interactive data project that shows the growth of digital businesses within specific areas/regions across the UK. READ MORE
Power politics: the end of subsidies for onshore wind farms? Jul 2015 Article Ahead of the recent election it was no secret that the Conservatives wanted to see a cut in taxpayer support for the development of wind farms. What did come as... READ MORE
NI Companies Required to Disclose Details of Persons with Significant Control Jul 2015 Article Recent legislative changes mean that with effect from January 2016 every UK private and public company (subject to certain exemptions in the case of public limited companies) will be required to... READ MORE