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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

Arthur Cox has named partner Ailish Finnerty as the firm's next chair. Ms Finnerty will take up the position on 31 March 2025, succeeding Orla O'Connor, who is completing her six-year term as chair.

Arthur Cox lawyers Sarah Thompson, Robert Cain and Denise Murray explain significant changes at the Central Bank of Ireland. On 28 February 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland introduced its new supervisory approach which seeks to integrate conduct, integrity and prudential supervision.

Arthur Cox has signed Ireland's Women in Finance Charter, an industry-led and government-backed initiative promoting women in the financial services industry. The Charter underpins the industry's ambition to see increased participation of women at all levels, including junior, middle and senior mana

Arthur Cox lawyer Deirdre Cummins has been appointed as chairperson of the Pensions Council. The Pensions Council, An Chomhairle Pinsean, advises the minister for social protection on matters relating to policy on pensions.

Arthur Cox and Wind Energy Ireland have opened applications for the 2025 Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary, with €10,000 on offer to students pursuing studies related to renewable energy. Awarded every year since 2020, the bursary was established in memory of former Arthur Cox partner and co

Arthur Cox has appointed Orla Clayton, Fiona Cotter, Edel Curry, Katrina Donnelly, Ciara Dooley, Audrey Hughes, Aoife Mac Ardle and Ben Rayner as of counsel. Ms Clayton leads the knowledge function in the firm’s life sciences group. She has extensive experience in advising the life sciences, f

Arthur Cox has appointed eight new partners across the firm. The new partners are Simon Breen in competition and regulated markets, Maeve Crockett in construction and engineering, Stephanie Hanrahan and Christopher O'Reilly in asset management and investment funds, Brendan Kennedy in capital markets

Arthur Cox has appointed Denise Murray as head of financial services compliance and regulatory relations. Ms Murray brings more than 20 years of regulatory and industry experience, including over 15 years at the Central Bank of Ireland and at Mediolanum, where she served as chief risk and compliance

Arthur Cox has appointed four associates and six new trainees in Northern Ireland. The new associates are Reuben Kane and Ruth McIlwaine in the corporate and commercial department, with Molly Reid taking up the role in banking and finance and Emiko Seawright joining dispute resolution.

Arthur Cox will join Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell OBE and local business leaders and sports professionals at the upcoming Ulster Hockey Club 1896 gala lunch. The law firm is sponsoring the event at Titanic Belfast on 20 September, which will include a panel discussion on the challenges and opportun

Arthur Cox NI partner William Curry considers a recent English court ruling highlighting the importance of precise legal drafting in ensuring there is no scope for ambiguity.  For anyone involved in the drafting, negotiation and implementation of contracts, it is vitally important that all part

The Arthur Cox Litigation Group held a Day of Service this week, sending teams from the department to assist four different charities/community organisations in one day.

Arthur Cox has named Jarlaith Brady and Thomas Walsh as the recipients of the 2024 Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary. Established in memory of late Arthur Cox partner Niamh Burke, the bursary fosters and supports study and research in the field of renewable energy through an annual award of €10,000

Applications are now open for the Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary, which will award a total of €10,000 to students pursuing studies linked to climate action and renewable energy in Ireland. Candidates can apply here for the bursary until 5pm, Friday 15 March.