BREXIT: The UK to have a “Montreal Moment”? Feb 2019 Article They were all set to go. The world expected them to leave. They planned to regain independence. They wanted to make new laws. There were many who were opposed but... READ MORE
A no-deal Brexit: Competition law and consequences for businesses in Ireland Feb 2019 Article Following the referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK Government submitted a notification to the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2017 of its intention to withdraw the UK from the EU. READ MORE
BREXIT: how (and where) commercial disputes would be litigated after a “no deal” Brexit Feb 2019 Article The effects of Brexit on major commercial transactions and the resolution of commercial disputes will ultimately depend on the terms on which the UK leaves the European Union. An extreme ... READ MORE
BREXIT: Irish subsidiaries of UK firms warned of more dawn raids Feb 2019 Article One of the unforeseen consequences of Brexit is that Irish businesses could be subject to more competition dawn raids by the European Commission as the option of conducting these unannounced... READ MORE
BREXIT: pay-when-paid clauses in construction contracts Feb 2019 Article Cash flow is the life blood of the construction industry, goes the mantra. Construction projects often have long supply chains. When cash stops flowing down the chain, businesses can fail.... READ MORE
Brexit and the World Trade Organisation Feb 2019 Article The current absence of political resolution and the fast-approaching date for Brexit means that there is a heightened chance of a no-deal Brexit. If so, World Trade Organisation rules will... READ MORE
Brexit and Public Procurement Feb 2019 Article Companies tendering for public contracts in the UK and Ireland after 29 March 2019 (or such later date if extended) will need to be aware of the changes that Brexit will bring... READ MORE
Brexit: Health & Safety Update Feb 2019 Article As the UK is expected to leave the EU on 29 March, a number of key areas of concern have emerged in respect of health and safety protections. Stakeholders in the... READ MORE