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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

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 —

Mason Hayes & Curran has appointed Gerard Kelly as co-head of the firm's dispute resolution practice alongside Maurice Phelan. Mr Kelly, who brings a wealth of experience in business-critical litigation and arbitration, will also continue as head of the business law firm's intellectual property

Mason Hayes & Curran has backed the launch of a new €1.5 million fund aimed at fostering inclusive, resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland. The Connected Communities Fund was launched today by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the business law firm and the Dep

Mason Hayes & Curran has reported a seven per cent increase in turnover to €122 million in 2024. The business law firm, one of very few Irish law firms to report its financial results, also saw its headcount increase to over 650 during the year, including the addition of seven new partners.

It's all gone puff for Aldi, write Mason Hayes & Curran partner Gerard Kelly and senior associate John Milligan. The Federal Court of Australia has found Aldi liable for copyright infringement regarding certain artistic works used on the packaging for children’s food products. In reaching

Irish businesses are confident in growth prospects for 2025 but are braced for challenges such as mounting regulatory pressures, rising costs and the impact of a change of government in the US, according to a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran. The firm's latest Business & Legal Sentiment S

Mason Hayes & Curran partners Gearoid Carey and Gerard Kelly explore a recent Court of Appeal decision and set out why it underscores the importance of careful handling of privileged material in disputes. The Court of Appeal in Elsharkawy v Minister for Transport [2024] IECA 258 recently upheld

Property professionals believe planning reform would have the biggest impact on accelerating social housing delivery, according to a survey conducted by Mason Hayes & Curran. Nearly half (48 per cent) of 250 professionals surveyed by the business law firm said planning reform would have the bigg

Ireland's aviation industry continues to grapple with diversity and gender equity issues, particularly in leadership roles, according to research by Mason Hayes & Curran. The business law firm's ninth annual survey of gender and diversity in aviation reveals a stubborn lack of progress despite s

Four in 10 Irish businesses are unprepared to handle unannounced regulatory inspections, known as 'dawn raids', according to a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran. The business law firm said the findings of its recent poll of over 180 professionals highlight a significant lack of readiness despite in

Mason Hayes & Curran has partnered with the Trinity Corporate Governance Lab as its legal knowledge partner. The Corporate Governance Lab, an initiative of the Business School at Trinity College Dublin, explores and defines corporate governance best practice. It aims to bridge the gap between ac

Six out of 10 Irish businesses are not prepared for compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), according to a survey by business law firm Mason Hayes & Curran. The EAA is an EU directive aimed at improving the accessibility of products and services, ensuring that people with disabilit

Four in ten Irish businesses will not be prepared for NIS2 compliance by next week's deadline, a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran suggests. The business law firm surveyed 160 professionals ahead of 17 October, the date by which the government must transpose NIS2 into Irish law.

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Irish businesses have not implemented an AI policy, despite the EU AI Act coming into force on August 1, a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran has revealed. However, almost the same amount (64 per cent) said that they are using AI in their HR practices to some degree.