Business Law and Corporate Law

The European Commission has launched dual consultations on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), seeking feedback from both retail users and industry stakeholders on whether the regulation remains fit for purpose. Key areas under review include the treatment of decentralized finance, stablecoins, crypto-asset service providers, NFTs, tokenised deposits, and the private-law treatment of tokens, with responses due by 31 August 2026.

There have been several notable developments under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) in recent months. This article provides a brief overview of the key changes and their practical implications.

The Central Bank of Ireland has published findings from its thematic assessment of compliance functions within MiFID investment firms, revealing both strengths and critical gaps in how firms manage regulatory obligations. The assessment examined firms' adherence to compliance requirements, monitoring processes, and board reporting practices, identifying specific areas where improvements are urgently needed. Firms are now expected to conduct self-assessments and address identified deficiencies promptly.

Modern family wealth is increasingly international. Entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families often hold assets across multiple jurisdictions, while family members may reside in different countries.

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes. Staying abreast on the latest developments and requirements is important for investors planning permanent residence or citizenship in Portugal.

The use of nominee directors remains common in Cyprus corporate structures, particularly in international business, holding company and asset holding arrangements.

Poland's M&A market recorded 330 transactions in 2025, with the technology, media, and telecommunications sector leading activity at 20% of total deals. As regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and NIS2 Directive reshape the landscape, TMT transactions are becoming increasingly compliance-driven, with new risks around AI governance, employment classification, and foreign investment scrutiny fundamentally altering deal structures and valuations.

The EU's Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) requires equal pay for equal work and work of equal value, assessed through four factors...

There have been several notable developments under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) in recent months. This article provides a brief overview of the key changes and their practical implications.

Modern family wealth is increasingly international. Entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families often hold assets across multiple jurisdictions, while family members may reside in different countries.

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes. Staying abreast on the latest developments and requirements is important for investors planning permanent residence or citizenship in Portugal.

The European Commission's EU Inc proposal promises to revolutionize startup formation with 48-hour digital company registration across Europe. But could this streamlined framework inadvertently erode Ireland's competitive advantage in attracting founders, and what role will Ireland's 2026 EU Council Presidency play in shaping the final outcome?