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Legal News – July 26
This monthly legal update from William Fry explores critical developments across technology regulation, AI transparency obligations, and commercial litigation frameworks. The edition examines emerging challenges in data centre connectivity, merger control threshold changes, and the evolving landscape of warranty insurance in M&A transactions, while addressing novel legal arguments in nervous shock claims and regulatory consultations on crypto-asset markets.
Ireland Commercial
WF
William Fry
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EU Reforms Of FDI Screening – Changes To European FDI Screening And Impacts On The Irish FDI Screening Regime
The European Union has introduced sweeping reforms to foreign direct investment screening that will fundamentally reshape how Member States, including Ireland, review cross-border transactions for security and public order concerns. These changes establish a harmonised baseline for mandatory notifications, introduce coordinated timelines for multi-country deals, and create enhanced information-sharing mechanisms across all 27 Member States. Ireland's recently implemented FDI screening regime will need to ad
European Union Commercial
M
Matheson
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Competition And Regulated Markets - Merger Control And Foreign Direct Investment
A leading Irish law firm's Competition and Regulated Markets Group provides comprehensive merger control advisory services, handling complex cases before the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and European Commission. The team also navigates Ireland's foreign direct investment screening regime, assisting international investors and Irish businesses with national security and public order considerations in cross-border transactions.
Ireland Anti-trust
AC
Arthur Cox
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Legal News – July 26
This monthly legal update from William Fry explores critical developments across technology regulation, AI transparency obligations, and commercial litigation frameworks. The edition examines emerging challenges in data centre connectivity, merger control threshold changes, and the evolving landscape of warranty insurance in M&A transactions, while addressing novel legal arguments in nervous shock claims and regulatory consultations on crypto-asset markets.
Ireland Commercial
WF
William Fry
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Life Sciences Outlook 2026
Arthur Cox's Life Sciences Outlook 2026 examines critical regulatory developments and strategic opportunities shaping Ireland's life sciences sector. The publication explores Ireland's EU Council Presidency and its potential impact on advancing key legislative initiatives including the Biotech Act I and medical device reforms. Industry leaders will find comprehensive analysis spanning pharmaceutical compliance, medtech regulation, data governance, M&A activity, and environmental considerations.
Ireland Healthcare
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Arthur Cox
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DPC Publishes Annual Report For 2025
The Irish Data Protection Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a record 45% surge in complaints, with artificial intelligence tools increasingly being used in data subject correspondence. The report details the DPC's regulatory activities across emerging technologies, cross-border enforcement, children's data protection, and international data transfers, while also introducing new research on parental social media practices.
Ireland Privacy
M
Matheson
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Fitness & Probity Review: Central Bank Implements Enria Recommendations
The Central Bank of Ireland has completed implementation of all twelve recommendations from Andrea Enria's independent review of the Fitness and Probity approval process, following a 2024 IFSAT finding. These reforms introduce significant structural changes including a new F&P Unit, enhanced guidance materials, and improved transparency measures designed to strengthen fairness and efficiency in regulatory assessments of senior financial services appointments.
Ireland Finance
WF
William Fry
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Competition And Regulated Markets - Trade Law
Arthur Cox provides comprehensive legal guidance on customs and international trade law, helping Irish and international clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks including customs classification, export controls, and evolving sanctions regimes. The firm's integrated approach combines customs expertise with sanctions and export control specialization to ensure businesses maintain full compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Ireland International
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Arthur Cox
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