Ireland: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Cross-border Litigation – Recent Irish Court Guidance On Jurisdictional Rules
Recent Irish court decisions clarify complex jurisdictional rules for serving proceedings on co-defendants across multiple jurisdictions, addressing when leave is required for EU versus non-EU defendants and establishing when courts should exercise discretion to assume jurisdiction. These rulings resolve widespread misconceptions about service requirements and provide critical guidance on the "anchor defendant" gateway and forum conveniens considerations in cross-border litigation.
Ireland Litigation
M
Matheson
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Retaking Commercial Property – Owners Entitled To Exercise A Degree Of Force
The Irish High Court has clarified the extent to which commercial property owners can use force to regain possession of their premises. In a case involving a warehouse sale following loan default and receivership, the court examined whether breaking glass and cutting through steel shutters constituted lawful recovery of property. The decision provides important guidance on the boundaries between legitimate property recovery and unlawful forcible entry.
Ireland Real Estate
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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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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AG Opinion: Key Clarification On AA And AA Screening
The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has issued an opinion addressing whether valid conservation objectives for special protection areas are required before conducting appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive. This interpretation could significantly impact development consent procedures across the EU, particularly for large-scale projects where site-specific conservation objectives have not yet been formally established.
Ireland Litigation
WF
William Fry
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