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On 9 March 2023, the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (IAF Act 2003) was signed into law. This legislation provides a substantial...
LK Shields acted as Irish counsel for Kester Capital, a UK private equity specialist, in the investment in MAP Patient...
We were delighted to advise long standing client Sure Valley Ventures on the establishment of its third venture capital...
Join us for a panel discussion on the key changes that employers should be aware of in relation to the...
LK Shields was delighted to advise Corlytics Limited on its acquisition of SparQ reg tech from Dutch bank ING. ...
Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers Global has again highly ranked a number of our practice areas and solicitors. Our...
LK Shields was delighted to act for BVP Investments Limited in its investment as part of a wider round in...
The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 were signed into law, and came into force, on 16 December 2022. The...
LK Shields is delighted to welcome back Pat Fox as a Partner in their Real Estate team. Pat is a...
LK Shields acted as Irish counsel for the Vendors of Frankie Health, a provider of personalised mental health platforms for...
The Central Bank of Ireland is proposing to introduce new own funds requirements for UCITS Management Companies and Authorised Investment...
The Mergers and Acquisitions Report for 2022 was recently published by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The report...
Owners of land, which is zoned for residential development and serviced, may be liable for Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)...
When starting a new business, the decisions that need to be made can seem complex and daunting. Start-ups normally...
B Corp status is a certification that a business prioritises its social and environmental impact over profits. Any Irish for-profit...
In December of last year, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD announced...
The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 came into force in Ireland on 16 December 2022. These Regulations introduce...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Quiktipz Limited as it secured an equity investment to allow it...
LK Shields is delighted to have assisted Forgo Limited, an Erisbeg company, on its acquisition of a majority stake in...
Shannon based Irish Company EI Electronics has acquired its Sydney Based Australian Distributor Brooks PTY. Employing 35 people throughout Australia, Brooks...
LK Shields was delighted to have assisted in the sale of our long-time client, Accent Facilities Solutions Ltd t/a...
A draft Planning and Development Bill was approved by the Government in December and is expected to be officially published...
LK Shields was delighted to act for Centric Health in the formation of a joint venture with Irish Life....
With 2023 approaching, readers are reminded of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 which came into force in...
LK Shields was delighted to act for long standing client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with its participation in...
LK Shields was delighted to act as legal adviser to Smarttech247 Group PLC on Irish matters on its...
LK Shields was delighted to act for long standing client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with its participation in...
The Projects and Construction Team at LK Shields Solicitors is hosting its first Construction Law Forum in Galway. ...
LK Shields was delighted to act for Kilimanjaro Holdings Limited, a UK based subsidiary of Deutsche Entertainment Aktiengesellschaft (DEAG) ...
The requirement for all Directors of Irish companies to provide their PPSN to the Registrar of Companies is expected to...
LK Shields is delighted to have acted for Vyrga Holdings Limited, part of the Erisbeg Group in the acquisition of...
The Central Bank of Ireland issued its finalised macroprudential policy framework for Irish property funds on 24 November 2022. In its...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to act on behalf of the sellers of Harmony Timber Solutions Limited and GMP Developments...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to act for Glenpatrick Natural Mineral Water Coolers Limited in its acquisition of Galway based...
A commercial tenant of a retail premises, in arrears, was unsuccessful in its claim that the lease was partially frustrated...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for BVP in its follow-on investment in Foodmarble Digestive Health Limited. BVP...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to have assisted Ameresco, a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy...
On 14 November 2022, the Central Bank of Ireland issued a press release noting that it had reprimanded and fined Mercer Global...
The terms and conditions for the first offshore wind auction under the existing Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) were approved...
Solar panels may now be installed on the rooftops of most buildings in Ireland without any need for planning permission. ...
A decision of the High Court of Ireland has upheld the constitutionality of the Personal Injuries Guidelines. The Personal...
Suir Valley Funds ICAV acting solely in respect of its sub-fund Sure Valley Ventures’ participation in the investment round...
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal showcases the potential of section 212 of the Companies Act 2014, which provides for...
The European Commission published updated Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under the GDPR on 4 June 2021. Organisations have until 27 December 2022 to incorporate...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to act for MyTicket Services Limited in its investment for a majority shareholding in Oshi...
An extension to the Debt Warehousing Scheme has been announced by the Revenue Commissioners. The Debt Warehousing Scheme (DWS) was...
The Government has approved a temporary ban on evictions until 1 April 2023. The forthcoming legislation will provide for...
LK Shields Solicitors is delighted to announce that Jamie Ritchie has been appointed as Head of our highly regarded Projects...
The corporate insolvency aspects of Directive (EU) 2019/1023 on preventive restructuring were recently implemented in Ireland through the European Union (Preventive...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to assist BP Multipage Limited, an Erisbeg portfolio company, on its acquisition of...
Updated filing rules for private Unlimited Companies (ULCs) that have limited liability subsidiaries (regardless of where those subsidiaries are registered)...
The Central Register of Beneficial Ownership of Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies (RBO) has published its annual report for 2021...
All companies operating a branch in Ireland are required to file accounting documents with the CRO. An EEA company is...
Most Irish companies have a financial year end date of 31 December and ideally an annual return date (ARD) of 30 September. ...
The Central Bank has provided updated Guidance on the SFDR Level 2 Pre-Contractual Fast-Track Filing Process for UCITS and AIFs. ...
There is no doubt that the last two years have been challenging for businesses and their employees for many reasons. ...
Improvements to the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP) were announced in the Budget 2023 Statement. Such improvements form part of...
The Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 will introduce numerous changes to the regulation and enforcement of competition law in Ireland. The...
LK Shields was delighted to advise Kajima Ireland Limited in relation to the development and financing of a new 258-home...
In a welcome move, the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) has simplified the authorisation requirements for Qualifying Investor...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Ronspot Limited in connection with its latest investment round. Emmet...
The Central Bank of Ireland recently published templates and related guidance notes for each of the following sectors to facilitate ...
The Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022 will introduce a screening mechanism for foreign direct investments (FDI) in Ireland for...
On 28 July 2022, the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 (the Bill) was published by the Department of Finance (here). The...
LK Shields acted for the Vendors of Walco Foods, a leading Irish trader of animal fats and proteins, in the...
On 20 July 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its Questions and Answers on the “Application of the...
Three new sets of Regulations have been published that finalise the implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/2034 (the Investment Firms Directive or...
Directive (EU) 2019/2121), known as the Mobility Directive, aims to eliminate unjustified barriers to the freedom of establishment of EU companies...
On 1 July 2022, the Central Bank published revised guidance regarding the pre-submission requirements it has in place for certain Qualifying Investor...
The Competition (Amendment) 2022 Act introduces a number of significant changes to the mergers regime in Ireland and it is likely...
The European Commission published a Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence in February 2022. In pursuit of...
LK Shields Solicitors acted for Bill Walsh in the sale of Aspire Technology Unlimited Company to NEC Corporation. Aspire Technology...
Conflicts of interest are part of doing business, and when they arise it is important for directors to handle them...
Aideen Burke joins leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields Solicitors as a Partner and their new Head of...
LK Shields Solicitors acted for the Vendors of ProAdjust, the specialist provider of loss adjusting and claims management services to...
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LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to act for BVP Investments Limited in its investment in Eco Urban Scooters Limited. BVP...
LK Shields Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Gemma Forde. Gemma joins the firm as a corporate...
ESMA Risk Analysis: The drivers of the costs and performance of ESG funds The European Securities and Markets Authority ...
LK Shields Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Abigail Butler as a Senior Associate in the firm&rsquo...
PRIIPs KID for UCITS Retail Investors looming, but duplication can be avoided. With effect from 1 January 2023, the European Union (Undertakings...
Leverage and derivatives – the case of Archegos ESMA has just published a risk analysis study that seeks to foster...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to act for the shareholders of Design Partners Limited in the sale of the Irish...
LK Shields Solicitors was delighted to advise the promoters of the Hotel Investment Fund on the establishment of their new...
Ordinarily, in civil proceedings a successful party in litigation will be awarded their costs. This is known as the legal...
On 10 May, the Central Bank of Ireland (the Central Bank) published a revised timescale and guidance for the re-designation of...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for BVP Investments Limited in its participation in a funding round led...
Jenny Ahern joins leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields Solicitors as their new Head of Banking and Finance. ...
Interim Company Law Provisions and Virtual General Meetings extended to 31 December 2022. The interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19)...
In February, the Court of Appeal upheld a decision of the High Court to dismiss proceedings brought against Zurich Insurance...
A report (here) on the General Scheme of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2021 has been published by the...
A First for Regulated Irish Funds On 31 March 2022, the Irish Funds Industry Association announced that the Central Bank of Ireland...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP has once again been highly ranked in the latest edition of The Legal 500 2022 guide to outstanding...
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) updated its list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions (PCFs) in a Feedback Statement published...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act as Irish counsel in support of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to support Elkstone in the establishment of Elkstone Opportunities Fund ILP which was...