This note provides insight on the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ("CCPC") that published the Joint statement by the European Competition Network ("ECN") on the application of competition law during the Corona crisis (ECN Joint Statement) on its website.
COVID-19 - Answers to Key Questions: Managing Contract Performance Issues
We focus on a number of important contractual considerations, concentrating on key contracts, supply chain management issues, and revenue sources. W provide you with the answers to a variety of questions we are addressing at the moment.
COVID-19 - Contingency Planning for AGMs
In this note we look at the CSA and the FRC that have recently issued a guidance note on AGMs and the impact of COVID-19. Matheson has had discussions with several Irish issuers on contingency planning, this not summarises our advice.
COVID-19 - Emergency Legislation
The opening words of emergency legislation signed into law by the President of Ireland on 20 March set the tone for sweeping new powers given to the State in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 - Use of Electronic Signatures
As a general proposition and as a matter of Irish law, an electronic signature can be used in any case where a "wet ink" signature is permitted or required. In practice, the enforceability of electronic signatures depends on the ability to connect the signature that was made with the signatory. Therefore, an e-signature will operate to bind the parties in the usual way. However, there are some caveats to this which need to be borne in mind when implementing an e-signature solution.
COVID-19 - What are Corona Bonds?
"Corona Bonds" are proposed debt securities issued by an EU institution in lieu of individual EU Member States issuing debt securities. Find out more from our partner Richard Kelly on how the EU Member States are seeking solutions to fund the crisis.
COVID-19 and the Banking Sector
The five main retail banks have already announced a facility to apply for a "payment break" for business and retail customers affected by COVID-19. Find our more from our Matheson team on some matters for borrowers and lenders and how to examine their existing arrangements.
COVID-19 Data Protection and Cyber Security Issues to Consider
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a host of new data protection and cyber security risks. We explore of the most topical cyber and data protection issues for organisations to consider.
COVID-19 from the Perspective of a Regulated Financial Service Provider
COVID-19 from the Perspective of a Regulated Financial Service Provider
COVID-19: Tips for Employers and Pension Scheme Trustees
In response to the ongoing and developing COVID-19 pandemic, this article highlights the main legal issues pension scheme trustees and employers should now be considering.
COVID-19 How Boards Can Still Meet Together While Keeping Apart
In this note we visit the Guidance in light of the new challenges faced by directors during this pandemic crisis and focus in particular on how they can effectively deal with decision making when face to face meetings are not possible.
COVID-19 - Issues to Consider in M&A Transactions
In this note we provide insight into issues to consider in M&A transactions
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission temporary measures to assist it in complying with binding statutory deadlines and to ensure business continuity in the review of notified mergers and notifications.
Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR)
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has very recently issued two public statements to ensure coordinated supervisory actions on the application of SFTR. Here is a discussion from Richard Kelly and Christian Donagh on SFTR as it may apply to your business.
COVID-19: A Practical Guide For Employers
Deirdre Crowley, partner and Denise Moran, associate, consider the latest and most restrictive measures imposed by the Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what such measures mean for employers in Ireland.
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