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Privilege And Shareholders’ Rights In Ireland

The Irish High Court has addressed a fundamental question about legal advice privilege in corporate law: can a company assert privilege against its own shareholders? This decision examines the controversial 'shareholder rule' and its compatibility with the principle of separate legal personality established in Salomon v Salomon, following the Privy Council's recent rejection of this rule in England and Wales.

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Irish High Court Compels Disclosure Of Litigation Funding Arrangements

In its recent decision in QPQ Limited v Schute [2026] IEHC 463, the High Court confirmed that it has an inherent jurisdiction to order the disclosure of litigation funding arrangements where there is a credible basis for believing the proceedings may be supported by unlawful third-party funding.

Ireland Litigation

M

Matheson

Corporate Update July 2026 - On The Horizon

New merger control thresholds apply from this date

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Corporate Update July 2026 - Securities Markets

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Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Gender Balance Requirements For The Boards Of EU-listed Irish Companies

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Corporate Disputes: High Court Considers Director Removal In Oppression Proceedings

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

Can Liquidators Contractually Limit Their Liability?

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Setting The Boundary Between Board And Executive Management

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

The Test For Class Constitution In Schemes Of Arrangement Reconfirmed By The Privy Council

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Diverging Paths: The EU-US ESG Regulatory Debate And The Implications For EU Competitiveness

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Corporate Disputes: Derivative Actions As A Shareholder Remedy

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

Corporate Disputes: The Shareholder Rule Under Scrutiny

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

European Commission Cartel Decision: Key Lessons On No-Poach Agreements And Minority Shareholdings

Ireland Anti-trust

RL

RDJ LLP

Shareholder Privilege Rule Abolished In England And Wales

Worldwide Commercial

M

Matheson

Irish Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 Signed Into Law

Ireland Strategy

M

Matheson

Behind The Scenes Of Ireland’s EU Presidency: Insights From Rory Montgomery (Podcast)

M

Matheson

Video: Understanding The WRC Adjudication Process – Episode 4

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Authorisation Processes In Ireland (Podcast)

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

CRD VI: Questions And Answers (Podcast)

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

UCITS Mergers - Aug 2025

Over the years, Dillon Eustace has been involved in a significant number of UCITS mergers, both domestic and on a cross-border basis.

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

The Latest Insights On Minority Shareholders Rights And Protections

Your shares are being stripped. Your voice is being silenced. And the people you trusted? They're orchestrating your exit.

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Diverging Paths: The EU-US ESG Regulatory Debate & EU Competitiveness

The pace of change with regard to attitudes, laws and regulations on climate change matters in the ten years since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 has been head spinning.

Worldwide Finance

M

Matheson

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

A Guide To Buying A Business In Ireland

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Pros And Cons Of Setting Up A Limited Company In Ireland

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Cross-Option Agreements – Safeguarding The Future Of The Family Business

AC

Arthur Cox

Ireland As A Location For MiFID Investment Firms 2025

Ireland Finance

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Irish Funds Industry Insights – Entering The European ETF Space

Ireland Finance

MG

Maples Group

Restructuring & Insolvency 2025

Ireland Insolvency

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Asset Management & Investment Funds Update - April 2025

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

Essential Considerations For Irish Public Company Takeovers

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Corporate M&A Update February 2025 - Corporate Governance

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

The Central Bank's MiCAR Authorisation And Supervision Expectations

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Asset Management & Investment Funds Update - April 2025

The following are key dates and deadlines in Q2 2025 along with possible impacts and action items arising for fund managers.

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

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

Corporate M&A Update February 2025 - Corporate Governance

The new Irish Corporate Governance Code (the Irish Code) applies to financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2025 for Irish incorporated companies with an equity listing on Euronext Dublin...

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

The Central Bank's MiCAR Authorisation And Supervision Expectations

In December 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a document (MiCAR Guidance) setting out its authorisation and supervision expectations for firms seeking authorisation...

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Euronext Dublin Publishes Revised Listing Rules

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

A New Companies Act Is Signed

A new Companies Act, namely the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 (the "Act") was signed into law by President Higgins this month...

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Chambers Private Equity 2024

In line with global markets, Ireland has seen a cautious start to 2024, which is reflective of broader macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. During the first half of 2024, there has been a 20%.

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Private Equity: When Is A Leaver "Transfer Notice" Deemed To Be Served By An Employee Who Is Also A Director?

In its recent judgment in Syspal Capital Ltd v Truman & Anor [2024] EWHC 1561 (Ch) the English High Court of Justice found that the correct interpretation of a "leaver" provision in a company's articles of association.

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

European Single Access Point Regulation – An Update

ESAP will be a 'single point of access' digital platform for public financial, non-financial and sustainability-related information about EU companies and financial products.

European Union Commercial

M

Matheson

Ireland Update: Issues To Consider In Investment Bank Engagement Letters

Ireland Commercial

MG

Maples Group

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

KKR's Offer For SMS Highlights Flexibility Of General Offer Structure

Worldwide Commercial

WF

William Fry

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

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

IP Talk Episode 36 :Rob Sahr on the Administration's Aggressive Approach to Bayh-Dole Compliance (Podcast)

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Supreme Court Disregards Motive For Company's Assignment Of Cause Of Action

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

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

Irish High Court Approves First Cross-Border Conversion Into Ireland

European Union Commercial

WF

William Fry

Overview Of A Members Voluntary Liquidation

Ireland Commercial

W

Walkers

Shareholder Proxy Advisors Publish Voting Guidelines

Worldwide Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

MICA Update: Joint ESMA And EBA Guidelines On Suitability Assessments

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Stamp Duty And Share Transfers: Five Key Considerations

Ireland Commercial

O

Ogier

Certain Exemptions From Consolidation Of Financial Statements

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

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