Analysis

RDJ partner Darryl Broderick and associate Matthew Wallace analyse different jurisdictions' approaches to NPO applications and review alternative methods by which information may be obtained in Ireland. Norwich Pharmacal Relief is a court ordered relief, compelling an individual or a company to disc

A new five-part documentary series on the Vietnam war, now available on Netflix, charts the course of the war and skilfully explores how the Vietnam debacle has weakened American democracy and continues to do so. Turning Point: The Vietnam War may lack the subtlety and incredible show-don’t-te

It is a curious fact, strange but true, that the best books on Spain are written by foreigners. It is impossible to think of Andalucía without Irish writer Gerald Brenan springing to mind. The lives and careers of the poet Lorca and film-maker Buñuel are likewise synonymous with anothe

On April 9, 2025, the President of the High Court in Ireland, Mr Justice David Barniville, introduced two new Practice Directions for Clinical Negligence cases, designed to promote structured case management and encourage a timely resolution of claims, write Kevin Hegarty and Lucy McLernon. Effectiv

Christina Watts marks the 113th anniversary this week of the sinking of RMS Titanic by exploring how intellectual property (IP) helped to shape the legendary vessel's story. I recently had the opportunity to visit the Titanic Wales Exhibition and found myself being filled with a mixture of curiosity

McCann FitzGerald partners Alan Heuston and James Quirke urge lawyers to be pro-active in response to Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. The Trump administration’s latest announcement of the imposition of US tariffs on all EU imports is one of the most serious issues faced by the Irish econo

Lewis Silkin NI partner Rory Campbell considers the latest situation around AI regulation in Northern Ireland. Last week the European Commission proposed that Northern Ireland should have to comply with EU laws regulating AI systems.

Barry Crushell reviews cases testing the relatively new right to request remote working arrangements. The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provision Act 2023 came into effect on 4 April 2024 and originally aimed to increase the participation of women in the labour market and the shared take-up of

Wherever there is an Irish diaspora — and where is there not? — there will be St Patrick’s Day celebrations. This was the case earlier this month at the Hyatt Regency hotel in London when the London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA) gathered for its third annual St Patrick’s D

Clarifications from recent helpful guidance by the Central Bank of Ireland are extremely welcome, and signal a relaxation of the restriction on guarantees applicable to Irish AIFs provided certain conditions are satisfied, write Anthony O'Hanlon and Conor Lynch. The Central Bank has also clarified t

The introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 marks a significant shift in the public procurement landscape across the UK, writes William Curry. Having come into force on 24 February 2025, the Act heralds a comprehensive overhaul of procurement legislation, fundamentally reshaping how public contract

Matheson tax partners Matthew Broadstock and Dara Higgins, head of tax policy Olivia Long and senior associate Bernadine Dooley consider the EU response to Trump's trade policy and the impact on Ireland. Early into 2025 and the second Trump administration, tariffs are playing a major role in Preside

Mason Hayes & Curran partners Gearoid Carey and Gerard Kelly examine a recent High Court decision on the principle of res judicata. The High Court has recently addressed a case — Rippington v Loomes Practising under the Style and Title of Thomas Loomes & Company [2024] IEHC 716 —

Ian Cooper proposes a novel alternative to Canada joining the United States. The Liberal Party of Canada's new leader Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister last week. As a former central bank governor in Canada and the UK, Carney was chosen as the candidate with the skill and experie

William Fry lawyers Adele Hall, Paul Convery and Niamh McCabe look at the recent High Court decision in Casey v McMenamin, in which significant damages, including aggravated damages, were awarded for defamation arising from a Facebook post. Momentum towards the proposed reform of defamation laws was