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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, on an...
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...
The firm has been highly ranked in the latest edition of Chambers Europe. Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers...
Join James Green of the IP, Technology and Privacy Team at LK Shields for a discussion on data protection -...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to advise P3 Hotel Software Limited as it secured an investment procured by...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for the shareholders of Burlington Real Estate Property Management Limited in the...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP acted for Visibility Blockchain Limited t/a Getvisibility in its recent series A funding round. Getvisibility...
The interim period for the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (2020 Act) is due to come to an end on 30...
The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 (2021 Act) was signed into law on 22 December 2021. At the time of writing, it...
Mandatory online filing for 18 specified CRO forms came into force on 1 March 2022. The requirement applies to fourteen Solvency forms,...
A new table of fees was introduced by the Companies Act 2014 (Fees) (No. 2) Regulations 2021, which came into force on 1 March 2022....
Join Ciara O’Kennedy and Elizabeth Mara of the Employment, Pensions and Benefits Team at LK Shields for a...
An EU Regulation establishing a framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDI) into the EU from third countries on the...
The firm has been highly ranked in the latest edition of Chambers Global. Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers...
The Irish mergers market is buoyant and vital, according to the report from the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP acted for Aleph Group, Inc, a leading global enabler of digital advertising, on the Irish aspects...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP acted for Elan Growth Partners on the Irish aspects of their investment in Simply NUC, Inc. ...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to assist the owners on the sale of Automatic Plastics Limited to...
The European Union (Crowdfunding) Regulations 2021 (the "Irish Regulations") came into force on 13 December 2021, giving effect to the  ...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for BES Management Designated Activity Company in its investment in Salaso...
Appointments in Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Banking Teams. Leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields Solicitors has promoted...
In recognition of the increased prevalence of outsourcing in the financial services sector, the Central Bank of Ireland has published...
John Paul Construction LTD v Tipperary Co-Operative Creamery LTD [2022] IEHC 3 The High Court has granted permission to enforce the decision...
LK Shields Solicotrs LLP was delighted to act for Glenpatrick Natural Mineral Water Coolers Limited (“Glenpatrick”) in its...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for our longstanding client Portlaoise based Aubren Limited in a €...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to represent Enterprise Ireland in connection with its investment as anchor investor through...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Atlantic Bridge’s University Bridge Fund Limited Partnership in connection...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for long standing client Kernel Capital in connection with its participation in...
An extension of the interim period provided for in the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 until 30 April 2022 has been approved...
The new formal rescue process for small and medium sized companies, SCARP, is now formally a part of Irish law....
LK Shields Solicitors LLP were delighted to act for Niatim Holdings Limited in the sale of its 51% majority ownership stake...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to advise the majority shareholders of The Root System Holding Company Limited t...
A package of proposals has been adopted by the European Commission with the aim of increased integration of EU capital...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for the Gowan Group in the acquisition of FCA Ireland. ...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is delighted to welcome Michelle Howe to our Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance team. Michelle...
Unlimited Companies with an exemption from using the suffix “unlimited company” or “cuideachta neamhtheoranta” in their...
The annual return filing deadline for many Irish companies is approaching on 25 November 2021. Failure to file an annual return...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Think Research (EU) Corporation Limited, a digital health care software solutions...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Calibre Scientific in the acquisition of Carl Stuart Group, an Irish...
The Government has approved the drafting of the Insurance (Miscellaneous Provision) Bill. Its purpose is to deal with issues...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act as legal advisors to Vincent Glennon and GDM Healthcare Limited in the...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to advise Renatus Capital on their minority investment in AQF Limited. Founded...
The past eighteen months has been a time of change and development for companies in every sector across Ireland. ...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Calibre Scientific in the acquisition of, Shannon based, Reagecon...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for the shareholders in Poster Plan Limited in the sale of...
New restrictions on the advertisement of alcohol products are due to come into force in Ireland on 12 November 2021. These restrictions...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce Colm Hanley as our new Head of Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance. ...