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From Copilot To Colleague: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Work, Governance And Risk (Podcast)

Dr Barry Scannell and tech entrepreneur Sean Blanchfield explore the transformative shift from AI copilots to autonomous agentic AI systems that are already functioning as digital workers within organisations. The discussion delves into how these AI agents are reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, managing projects, and writing software, while examining the critical implications for governance, security, data protection, and the future of professional work.

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Dublin Expected As The Venue For CAS Sports Arbitrations After UEFA Reform

UEFA's February 2026 amendment to its Statutes designates Dublin as a potential seat for Court of Arbitration for Sport proceedings, marking a significant shift from the exclusive Lausanne jurisdiction. This development, influenced by recent CJEU rulings on EU competition law and arbitration mechanisms, could position Dublin as a major center for international sports arbitration while ensuring EU law compliance through Irish High Court oversight.

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

Arbitration Clauses Not a Shield Against a Winding-Up Petition

The Irish High Court has ruled that arbitration clauses do not prevent creditors from presenting winding-up petitions when debts are genuinely disputed.

Ireland Litigation

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Maples Group

Ireland Implements AIFMD II And UCITS VI

The long‑anticipated Irish implementing measures for Directive (EU) 2024/927 (known as “AIFMD II” or “UCITS VI”) have now been published, with the making of the implementing...

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Irish AIFMD II Legislation Published

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Employee Representation In Internal Disciplinary Processes

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Arbitration And Business Decision (Video)

Ireland Litigation

Aceris Law

The EU Data Act’s Switching Framework – A Practical Overview

European Union Privacy

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Maples Group

Construction Law Update: Adjudication Judgment Confirms That A Company Cannot Avail Of The Residential Occupier Exception

Ireland Real Estate

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Arthur Cox

The Evolving Landscape Of Global Climate Change Litigation: Perspectives For 2026

Worldwide Environment

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McCann Fitzgerald

Formation Of Contracts, Part Performance And Equitable Estoppel

Ireland Commercial

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RDJ LLP

Inbound Activity: M&A Review 2025

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Investment Funds 2026 - Ireland

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

Setting The Boundary Between Board And Executive Management

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction April 2026 - Construction And Engineering

Ireland Real Estate

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Arthur Cox

Navigating Legal Privilege When Using Generative AI

Worldwide Technology

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McCann Fitzgerald

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Theme B With Kevin Gallagher And Patricia Coulter

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Crypto-Asset Knowledge And Competence Requirements: Central Bank Of Ireland Confirms Integration Into The Irish Supervisory Framework

Ireland Technology

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Arthur Cox

What's Another Year 2026 - Corporate And M&A

Following the recent consultation by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the disclosure of company directors' and secretaries' residential addresses...

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Commercial Litigation: Top Insights 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of Commercial Litigation's hot topics during the year.

Ireland Commercial

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Dillon Eustace

Uncertainty Persists On The Future Of The Green Claims Directive

In March 2023, the European Commission (Commission) detailed a proposal for a green claims directive (GCD Proposal)...

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

SFDR 2.0: Radical Changes Ahead For Sustainable Investment Funds

The European Commission has unveiled its landmark SFDR 2.0 proposal, promising to reshape the regulatory landscape for asset managers and investment funds across Europe.

European Union Finance

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William Fry

ESAs Publish First List Of Critical ICT Third-party Providers Under DORA

European Union Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

Interest Taxation Reform: An Overview Of The Phase One Feedback Statement

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Arthur Cox

European Parliament Agrees Position On Changes To CSRD And CSDDD

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Irish Commercial Court: Facilitating Efficient And Effective Access To Justice

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Ireland Privacy

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William Fry

Legal News - November 25

Ireland Government

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William Fry

Changing Times: Construction Contract Updated By RIAI

Ireland Real Estate

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William Fry

Irish High Court Grants Anti-Suit Injunction To Protect Integrity Of Liquidation

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Fair Play And Fan Conduct: Legal Lessons From The 2025 Ryder Cup

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Shake On It: High Court Rules Against John Magnier In The Sale Of Tipperary Estate

Ireland Real Estate

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RDJ LLP

Changing Times: Construction Contract Updated By RIAI

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has launched the RIAI Construction Contract 2025, a new set of standard form contracts designed to enhance the collaboration...

Ireland Real Estate

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William Fry

Irish High Court Grants Anti-Suit Injunction To Protect Integrity Of Liquidation

An anti-suit injunction is a form of relief that restrains a party from commencing or continuing foreign proceedings. The injunction operates against the person to whom it is directed...

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Fair Play And Fan Conduct: Legal Lessons From The 2025 Ryder Cup

As Ireland prepares to host the 2027 edition of the historic competition, stakeholders across the sports, sponsorship, and legal industries will be aware of several talking...

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Shake On It: High Court Rules Against John Magnier In The Sale Of Tipperary Estate

On the 15th of September 2025, the High Court concluded that billionaire businessman John Magnier had failed to convince the Court that an enforceable agreement existed...

Ireland Real Estate

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RDJ LLP

Horizon Scanner Finance October 2025 - European Developments

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Reform Of Irish Private Fund Regulatory Rules

On 9 September 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a public consultation (CP162) setting out significant changes it proposes to make to its AIF Rulebook...

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

Private Credit Brochure - Private Credit Structures

Investment Limited Partnership (ILP): a regulated limited partnership established in Ireland designed specifically to be an investment fund

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Venture Capital Funding Falls To Lowest Level In A Decade

Venture capital investment into Irish SMEs dropped to its lowest level in ten years in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest Irish Venture Capital Association...

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Help! A Company Director Has Breached Their Duties

We've all seen it: a director quietly funnels company contracts to their own side business, or recklessly racks up debts while ignoring insolvency warnings.

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Court Refuses To Enforce Adjudicator's Decision

Ireland Real Estate

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William Fry

A Review Of The Rise Of Section 76 Planning Agreements In Northern Ireland, And The Consequent Increase In Legal Challenges

Ireland Commercial

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Spencer West

International Comparative Legal Guide - Derivatives 2025

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Episode V: The OPW Strikes Back!

Ireland Commercial

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RDJ LLP

Between Prohibition And Reform: Recent Developments In Irish Litigation Funding

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Sunward Holdings Limited -v- Teqnion AB: Court Upholds ADR Clause In Share Dispute

Ireland Commercial

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RDJ LLP

Yoplait Secures Interlocutory Injunction In Danone Passing Off Claim

Ireland Commercial

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Matheson

Irish High Court Recognises Northern Ireland Administration Proceedings

Ireland Insolvency

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William Fry

Third-Party Litigation Funding – Recent EU And UK Developments

European Union Litigation

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Matheson

High Court Determines That Virgin Media's Procedures For Contract Termination Act As A Disincentive To Consumers Changing Service Provider

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

First CJEU Ruling On Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clauses Under Brussels Recast

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Navigating Pension Waters: A Deep Dive Into The Pensions Authority's 2024 Supervisory Activities

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

How English Judgments Are Enforced In Ireland

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

Irish Funds Industry Insights – Entering The European ETF Space

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

Tenderbids Limited v Electrical Waste Management Limited

Ireland Real Estate

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Matheson

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