Jan 2026

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Domestically, the CBI issues final quarterly insurance newsletter of 2025. At European level, EIOPA proposal for natural catastrophe risk prevention tool.

Jan 2026

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At European level, revised guidelines on LMTs under AIFMD and UCITS Directive and new UCITS and AIFMD Q&As.

Jan 2026

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Domestically, the CBI issues first edition of Payment and E-Money Newsletter. At European level, the EBA consults on amendments to RTS on prudential requirements and follows up on review on authorisation of payment and e-money institutions.

Jan 2026

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A High Court ruling confirms that “Smash and Grab” adjudications don’t apply under Ireland’s Construction Contracts Act 2013. Payees must prove entitlement on the merits, even where payment claim notices go unanswered, reshaping adjudication strategy.

Jan 2026

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New minimum standards for pension schemes to qualify as exempt from MyFutureFund take effect 1 Jan 2026. Many existing plans will qualify, but employers with low or basic‑pay‑only contributions may need updates. NAERSA will focus on support over penalties.

Jan 2026

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The Guidelines provide greater clarity for companies operating, investing or bidding for public contracts in the EU who are in receipt of support from non EU countries.

Jan 2026

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The Supreme Court has ruled on whether compelled passwords breach the privilege against self-incrimination. The judgment reshapes the balance between digital privacy and investigative powers.

Jan 2026

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In this article, we discuss the public consultation on proposed changes to Irish consumer law which would see the introduction of administrative financial sanctions for the CCPC for breaches of consumer law.

Jan 2026

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2025 was a remarkably busy year on the employment law front, and there is no doubt that trend is set to continue into 2026, with important developments in employment law on the horizon.

Jan 2026

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From 1 January 2026, Comparable UK trade marks cloned from EUTMs at Brexit but not genuinely used in the UK for five years are vulnerable to non use revocation and cannot be enforced or relied upon in proceedings.