ESMA Q&As: Updates on Frequency of Depositary Reconciliations and Marketing Responsibility for AIFs and UCITS
On 20 July 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its Questions and Answers on the “Application of the...
“Class 1 Firms” Now Subject to the CRD / CRR Regime in Ireland
Three new sets of Regulations have been published that finalise the implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/2034 (the Investment Firms Directive or...
Implementation of EU Directive on cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions
Directive (EU) 2019/2121), known as the Mobility Directive, aims to eliminate unjustified barriers to the freedom of establishment of EU companies...
Welcome Updates from the Central Bank to the QIAIF Pre-submission Process
On 1 July 2022, the Central Bank published revised guidance regarding the pre-submission requirements it has in place for certain Qualifying Investor...
Significant Changes to the Irish Mergers Regime
The Competition (Amendment) 2022 Act introduces a number of significant changes to the mergers regime in Ireland and it is likely...
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: EU Proposal Prioritises Human Rights and the Environment
The European Commission published a Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence in February 2022. In pursuit of...
Sale of Aspire Technology Unlimited Company to NEC Corporation
LK Shields Solicitors acted for Bill Walsh in the sale of Aspire Technology Unlimited Company to NEC Corporation. Aspire Technology...
Dealing with Conflicts of Interest: What Directors Need to Know
Conflicts of interest are part of doing business, and when they arise it is important for directors to handle them...