On 22 September 2021, the Central Bank published a Notice of Intention (the Notice) to amend the Pre-Approval Controlled Functions (PCF) list.
Financial RegulationOn 28 September 2021 the Government published the Autumn 2021 Legislative Programme.
KnowledgeA&L Goodbody has unrivalled local experience in advising on complex transactions that necessitate engagement with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Should you require any further information please contact a member of the Belfast Corporate or Competition teams.
Corporate and M&A BelfastGDPR/ PRIIPs/ ESMA TRV
Asset Management & Investment FundsPCF changes/ third party ManCos/ IFD/IFR/ CBI markets update/ new MMF daily reporting
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Maritime Area Planning Bill (the MAP Bill) continues its progress through the Irish legislature. It has now completed the "second stage" in the Dáil (lower house), which involved debate on the general principles of the Bill.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe DPC recently fined WhatsApp €225m for failing to discharge its transparency obligations under the GDPR.
TechnologyIn June we released an update regarding the UK's competition and consumer law regulator, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA), issuing draft consumer protection law guidance following its investigation into misleading environmental claims, a process known as "greenwashing".
ESG & SustainabilityIt took almost three years, but the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021 (the Bill) was finally published earlier this month.
DisputesOn 26 August 2021 a Bill aimed at modernising Northern Ireland’s liquor licensing laws received Royal Assent.
Betting, Gaming & Liquor Licensing BelfastCommission adopts new guidance on how to climate-proof future infrastructure projects.
Environmental & PlanningBusinesses everywhere are facing significant pressure from customers and investors to reduce their environmental impact. Many are responding to this demand by making significant changes to the way they source and manufacture products and deliver services.
Disputes
