Brexit

If there is a Brexit deal then what happens next?

Oct 2019

Let us assume that the negotiators in the “tunnel” agree a deal, then what happens next?

Vesatger 2.0 - The New European Competition Commissioner

Sep 2019

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On 10 September 2019, the new European Commission President-Designate, Ursula von der Leyen, was widely expected to nominate the new - and 13th - European Commissioner for Competition Policy.

Is a No-Deal Brexit Inevitable?

Aug 2019

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There is a great deal of commentary that a No-Deal Brexit (NDB) on 31 October 2019 is inevitable. While one cannot rule out the possibility, it is far from inevitable and definitely...

Brexit and Ireland – Impact on UK service providers of leaving without a deal

Aug 2019

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If the UK leaves the EU on 31 October 2019 without a deal, the UK will become a ‘third country’ to the EU. Trade with the EU would be based on the...

Top Employer-related Brexit Queries

Jun 2019

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Ireland has a unique position in the midst of the Brexit debate. Logistically for employers, Brexit has the potential to cause huge issues, particularly where employees' roles require frequent travel...

Expert Focus: Brexit, UK-REACH and the impact of regulating the use and supply of chemicals in Ireland

Jun 2019

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31 October is the new date fixed in UK and EU law for the UK's departure from the bloc. At this stage, the terms remain unsettled. The Withdrawal Agreement, agreed in...

Brexit Update – The Current Status of the Common Travel Area

May 2019

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When it comes to what the post-Brexit landscape will look like for employers with British employees on Irish soil (and vice versa), the question of immigration status remains high on...

Hard Brexit could cost Irish households up to €1,360 each annually

Apr 2019

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Brexit will increase costs for businesses and, ultimately, prices for consumers. The question is by how much. “Prices will go up for three reasons: import customs duties, the cost of...