Finance Law and Banking Law

Recent amendments to Cyprus's Transfer and Mortgage of Immovable Property Law have introduced significant changes to the auction procedure for mortgaged properties. These legislative updates extend debtor rights by allowing more time to challenge mortgage debt and establishing mandatory minimum reserve prices for all property auctions. The reforms aim to strengthen protections for debtors facing foreclosure proceedings.

When lending to an Irish company under English or US law, specific filing and registration requirements apply to security documents.

Foreign buyers face complex legal, tax, and regulatory requirements when purchasing Portuguese property in 2026, including potential 7.5% non-resident transfer tax, closed Golden Visa real estate routes, and strict short-term rental restrictions. Understanding title verification, licensing compliance, and cross-border tax obligations before signing contracts is essential to avoid costly mistakes.

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Ireland is a leading jurisdiction for the establishment of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for synthetic securitisations and significant risk transfer transactions. The unrivalled strength of our Capital Markets, Tax, Financial Regulation and Listing capabilities makes Arthur Cox a market leader in this area.

Recent developments in the aviation financing market are driving a noticeable shift in how transactions are being structured.

Recent developments in the aviation financing market are driving a noticeable shift in how transactions are being structured.

In its first quarter 2026 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100...

Der Markt für gewerbliche Immobilienfinanzierung in Deutschland durchläuft eine fundamentale Neuordnung, die weit über eine vorübergehende Korrektur hinausgeht. Die Spielregeln haben sich in den letzten vier Jahren grundlegend verändert, wobei League Tables über die tatsächliche Marktdynamik hinwegtäuschen, da sie einen erheblichen Anteil an Prolongationen enthalten.

Malta's financial regulator discusses the evolving landscape of capital markets, examining how digitalization and changing investor behaviors are reshaping the relationship between retail investors, institutional markets, and regulatory oversight.

Ireland is a leading jurisdiction for the establishment of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for synthetic securitisations and significant risk transfer transactions. The unrivalled strength of our Capital Markets, Tax, Financial Regulation and Listing capabilities makes Arthur Cox a market leader in this area.

The European Union has fundamentally restructured its anti-money laundering framework through a comprehensive legislative package that replaces fragmented national implementations with directly applicable regulations. This transformation introduces a new EU-wide supervisory authority, expands the scope of regulated entities, and establishes harmonized customer due diligence requirements across all member states.