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US Listed Companies Update December 2025 - Board Meeting Survey

Since our last survey in 2020, there have been several events that have influenced the board meeting location. First, the incorporation rule has become ubiquitous...

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Green Shoots On Protecting Directors' Residential Details From Public Access Consultation On Reforms To Disclosure Under The Companies Act 2014

The Department of Enterprise Tourism & Employment are currently considering proposed changes to the Companies Act 2014 which if implemented would protect a Director's...

Ireland Commercial

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Proposed Reforms To Director Address Disclosure Under The Companies Act 2014

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) is consulting on amendments to the Companies Act 2014 that would replace public disclosure of directors' and secretaries' residential addresses...

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Board Performance Review - Defining Good

The Board of Directors ("Board") has collective responsibility for managing the organisation, including setting out and overseeing the successful implementation of the organisation's strategy.

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Establishing A UCITS Fund In Ireland - UCITS Structures

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

US Company Listed Update October 2025 - Company Law & Governance

Worldwide Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Corporate Disputes: The Shareholder Rule Under Scrutiny

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 April 2025 - 30 June 2025

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

The Latest Insights On Minority Shareholders Rights And Protections

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Help! A Company Director Has Breached Their Duties

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Investment Limited Partnerships - Service Providers To An Investment Limited Partnership

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Financial Assistance Rules: Application To Distributions Made By An Irish Unlimited Company

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Establishing A CCF In Ireland

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

New Board Gender Balance Objectives For Large EU Listed Companies

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

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

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Supreme Court Upholds Recognition Of EU Judgment In Ireland

Ireland Litigation

M

Matheson

Cross-border Processing Complaints – What To Expect With The New GDPR Procedural Regulation

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Europe's Digital Rulebook: Key Changes To The AI Act And GDPR

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Ireland As A Location For MiFID Investment Firms 2025

Ireland is home to a significant number of investment firms regulated under the legislative framework...

Ireland Finance

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Board Performance Review - Defining High Performance

The Board of Directors ("Board") has collective responsibility for managing the organisation, including setting out and overseeing the successful implementation of the organisation's strategy.

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Board Performance Review - Methodology And Approach

As part of the scoping process, we will work closely with you to ensure we meet the specific needs of your organisation and address those areas that you believe require focus and attention.

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Board Performance Review - Welcome

There is now increased focus on the efficacy of boards of directors and how they serve their organisations and the public good. Organisations need to ensure that governance and decision making at board-level are meeting...

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Board Performance Review - Nature And Frequency

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Irish Funds Industry Insights – Entering The European ETF Space

Ireland Finance

MG

Maples Group

Restructuring & Insolvency 2025

Ireland Insolvency

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Dawn Raids In Ireland: Part 3 - Key Steps For Businesses

Ireland Anti-trust

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Establishing An Alternative Investment Fund Manager In Ireland - The Board, Designated Persons And Managerial Functions

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Cyber Insights: NIS2 - Directors' Liability And Governance: What You Need To Know (Podcast)

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

SEAR Compliance: What Happens Next?

Ireland Insurance

AC

Arthur Cox

Essential Considerations For Irish Public Company Takeovers

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Investment Limited Partnerships

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Board Committees: Enhancing Corporate Governance Of Irish Companies

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

SEAR Compliance: What Happens Next?

There are now just three months to go until the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) under the Central Bank of Ireland's Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) will apply to non-executive directors.

Ireland Insurance

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Arthur Cox

Essential Considerations For Irish Public Company Takeovers

Where the target in a public takeover is an Irish incorporated public company with a listing on a recognised securities exchange (TargetCo), the acquisition process is regulated...

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Investment Limited Partnerships

The Investment Limited Partnership ("ILP") is an Irish regulated partnership structure that offers a structuring solution for private equity, private credit, real asset, infrastructure, venture capital and other private fund strategies.

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Board Committees: Enhancing Corporate Governance Of Irish Companies

With multinational companies placing an increased focus on effective governance by their international subsidiaries and the ability to demonstrate compliance...

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Glass Lewis Publishes 2025 Policy Guidelines For Ireland

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Company Law: Changes Are Enacted

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 has been signed into law and parts are expected to be commenced by year end.

Ireland Commercial

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Can Directors Be Personally Liable For The Legal Costs Of A Company?

A company is a separate legal entity to its directors and as a general rule, only the company itself is liable in respect of its obligations to third parties. However, there are exceptions (see earlier briefings here and here).

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

Corporate Enforcement: Key Developments For Directors

Following the delivery of the first annual report of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (the "CEA") on 19 June 2024 (the "Report"), the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions)...

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

CSRD: Transposition Into Irish Law

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires in-scope companies to report annually on environmental, social, human rights and governance matters.

European Union Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

ESG Corporate Reporting Obligations: Key Considerations For Company Directors And Officers

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

Company Law: Changes Are Imminent

Ireland Commercial

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Adjustments To Size Criteria For Companies/Groups Take Effect

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Company Law: Back To Basics – Directors, Shareholders And Company Assets (Podcast)

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Restructuring Update - Increased Protection For Employees And A Renewed Focus On Receivership

Ireland Commercial

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

"Fully Covered": The Impact Of IAF/SEAR On Directors' And Officers' Insurance (Video)

Ireland Insurance

AC

Arthur Cox

D&O And Company Reimbursement Insurance: Commercial Court Considers Aggregation And Coverage Disputes

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Dissolving An Irish Company

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

ISS Publish 2024 UK And Ireland And US Proxy Voting Guidelines

Worldwide Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Glass Lewis Publishes Updated Benchmark Policy Guidelines

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Individual Accountability – A Reminder To Review Directors And Officers Insurance

Ireland Insurance

WF

William Fry

Intermediary Newsletter - Central Bank Of Ireland Spotlights Three Key Issues

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Overview Of A Members Voluntary Liquidation

Ireland Commercial

W

Walkers

Glass Lewis Updates Policy On Board Gender Diversity For 2024

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Shareholder Proxy Advisors Publish Voting Guidelines

Worldwide Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

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Arthur Cox

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