Ireland: Corporate/Commercial Law

The Fundraising Regulator ('the Regulator') - the independent regulator overseeing charitable fundraising in England...

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Matheson has contributed to The Global Legal Post's Law Over Borders Merger Control Law Guide, offering jurisdiction-specific insights into merger control regimes worldwide. Calum Warren and Simon Shinkwin provide a comprehensive overview of Ireland's merger control framework, covering everything from jurisdictional scope to enforcement mechanisms.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the extent of competition authorities' powers to seize business emails during antitrust investigations without prior judicial authorization. This landmark decision addresses fundamental questions about the balance between effective competition law enforcement and the protection of corporate communications under EU fundamental rights law.

This monthly legal update from William Fry LLP examines significant regulatory and legislative developments across Ireland's financial, environmental, and infrastructure sectors. From proposed reforms to limited partnership regimes and new home support provider regulations, to the transposition of EU directives on distance marketing and capital requirements, these articles analyze how recent policy changes will impact businesses, financial institutions, and service providers operating in Ireland.

This August 2026 edition of Funds Focus examines critical regulatory developments affecting asset management and investment funds, including the Central Bank of Ireland's...

The Irish High Court has clarified the scope of statutory exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2018, ruling that organisations can legitimately refuse data subject access requests when legal privilege, client confidentiality, or litigation interests are at stake. This landmark decision establishes clear boundaries between different exemption provisions and confirms their compatibility with GDPR Article 23, providing much-needed guidance for organisations navigating complex disclosure obligations.

Arthur Cox's Pensions Group provides a comprehensive summer update covering critical developments in Irish pensions law, including the commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025, new automatic enrolment regulations, enhanced XBRL reporting requirements, and significant updates from the Pensions Authority, Revenue, and recent case law that will impact how pension schemes operate and how trustees fulfill their governance obligations.

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has launched a public consultation on targeted reforms to Ireland's limited partnership regime, seeking views on measures to modernise a legislative framework still largely governed by the Limited Partnerships Act 1907. The proposals aim to increase the maximum number of partners from 20 to 149, introduce a statutory whitelist of permitted activities for limited partners, and provide greater flexibility regarding capital contributions.

Ireland's EU Council Presidency from July to December 2026 brings an ambitious financial services agenda centered on European competitiveness.

The European Commission's EU Inc proposal promises to revolutionize startup formation with 48-hour digital company registration across Europe. But could this streamlined framework inadvertently erode Ireland's competitive advantage in attracting founders, and what role will Ireland's 2026 EU Council Presidency play in shaping the final outcome?