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Supreme Court Upholds Bank Of Ireland’s Variation Clause
The Supreme Court has clarified the enforceability of unilateral variation clauses in commercial lending agreements, examining whether Bank of Ireland had contractual authority to replace EURIBOR with its own reference rate. The decision addresses fundamental questions about the scope of discretionary powers in standard-form contracts and the limits on a lender's ability to alter interest calculation methods. What constraints, if any, apply when a bank exercises "absolute discretion" to change the terms gov
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Cross-border Patent Litigation And The UPC’s Expanding Reach: Implications For Ireland
The Unified Patent Court's jurisdiction is extending beyond its contracting member states, creating new enforcement possibilities and risks for businesses across Europe. Recent landmark decisions are establishing when the UPC can hear cases involving non-member territories like Ireland and the UK, with significant implications for patent holders, defendants, and even EU authorized representatives who may find themselves unexpectedly drawn into pan-European patent disputes.
European Union IP
M
Matheson
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Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction July 2026 - Construction And Engineering
Amendments have been made to public works contracts with the intent of improving dispute management in public construction projects. Measures are designed to encourage early resolution, allow for appointment of Standing Conciliators to chair Project Boards on major projects, and maintain fast-track arbitration alongside options for more complex cases.
Ireland Real Estate
AC
Arthur Cox
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Recent Developments In Mediation: A New Practice Direction And High Court Judgment On Court Ordered Mediation
Recent developments in Irish mediation law have brought significant changes through a new High Court Practice Direction and a landmark judgment on court-ordered mediation. These developments clarify compliance requirements under the Mediation Act 2017 and establish the courts' power to direct parties into mediation, even against their will in appropriate circumstances.
Ireland Litigation
DE
Dillon Eustace
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Legal News – May 26
This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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