Watered down EU sustainability rules will be a relief to unprepared Irish companies
Omnibus legislation published this week will reportedly look to water down the new standards to boost Europe’s economy
A&L Goodbody
Strong M&A growth fuelled by sector consolidation but political uncertainty prompts caution
Ireland outperforms global M&A trends, with increased private equity-backed deals and a strong focus on tech, healthcare and renewable energy
Dublin law firm received €15m for advising State transport bodies responsible for roads and rail infrastructure
National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland paid consultants more than €30m over four years
New sustainability reporting rules could hurt Ireland’s reputation, law firms warn
Corporate law firms sought to influence new regulations making large companies report on their environmental impact
Could US employers in Ireland lead the charge on ending remote working for Irish workers?
Donald Trump’s push to get federal workers back to the office is putting pressure on US multinationals to row back on flexible working arrangements
Aviation tycoon in major merger on Shrewsbury Road after buying €6.75m house next door
Plus: Derry Girls actress Siobhán McSweeney discontinues Liss Ard case, Denis O’Brien’s house fetches €3.26m and Imma patrons get to go away with the director
William Fry confirms talks with Eversheds’ Irish arm as tie-ups gather pace
Move would come amid wave of consolidation in the legal sector
Bankruptcy officials object to Seán Dunne’s challenge to their appointment
Bankruptcy officials object to Seán Dunne’s challenge to their appointment
Screening regime for foreign investment set to be pushed out to 2025
Complex EU regulations and sanctions regimes creating ‘patchwork of risk’ for Irish firms, A&L Goodbody summit hears
Can we trust AI to grant you a loan?
Assessment of credit worthiness and health and life insurance risk have been designated as ‘high risk’ under the Artificial Intelligence Act
French investor enters Irish market with €4.6m deal on College Green
Altixia REIM in line for 7.23% net initial yield following purchase of Circle K premises near Trinity College Dublin
Murder victim’s colleague wins €20k redundancy claim over safety fears
Bidvest Noonan cleaner let go without redundancy after 20 years when she raised concerns in wake of colleague’s murder
Gender equality still one of ‘biggest issues’ for law firms
Most intakes are 50/50 in terms of gender balance but firms still struggle to get close to that at partner level
One in five solicitors working for corporate firms or large public sector bodies, says regulator
Five law firms had more than 1,500 solicitors working for them last year
Graduate programmes at top companies to kick-start your career
From Aldi to Vodafone, here’s a round-up of some of the companies offering paid programmes that can take you from new graduate to seasoned professional
Irish law firms secure multimillion-euro fees from pharma bankruptcy
A&L Goodboy senior partners charges rates of up to €590 an hour
Preparing for sale
Time spent preparing for a sale process is time that that can pay dividends later on down the line
Taking the MBO option
An MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the company
New offices drive demand in Dublin as investors and occupiers shy away from older stock
Vacancy rate for buildings with better energy ratings sits at 6% compared to 10% for overall Dublin market
Men still making the big bucks at Ireland’s top law firms
Most solicitors are now women, but men still hold more than two-thirds of the best-paid partner positions in major legal practices
South African insurer plots entry into Irish market
OUTsurance would be first new entry to Irish market in a decade
Citi seeks €120m for Dublin docklands HQ
No 1 North Wall Quay for sale as banking giant searches for new office in the capital
Iput and A&L Goodbody join forces to create Ireland’s most sustainable building
Law firm to relocate operations to Dublin Landings for duration of HQ redevelopment
Keys brothers of Tyrone unlock $1bn Euro Auctions sale
Firm runs auctions of equipment such as excavators, cranes and agricultural machinery
Fintan O'Toole: Compulsory purchase OK for Mayo farmer's land but State will not do the same for NMH
Twenty years ago, the State threw its full weight behind the coercion of small landowners
How the digital world has given some people voices – and taken others’ away
For people with special needs, digital communication is a force for both exclusion and inclusion
Developer Johnny Ronan plans new assault on London property market
Seen & Heard: Bank bonuses; Abercrombie closes; and Deliveroo driver windfall
Barristers concerned about income as pandemic bites, survey finds
Majority in survey worried about their ability to stay in profession, says Bar Council
Acute disillusionment the only response to growing FAI debacle
Division and discord over key governance issue revives memories of OCI implosion
Seán Quinn children demand share of lost business
Seen & Heard: Property prices rising; boomtime for Irish law firms
Ex-Quinn CEO McCaffrey blames lawyers over guarantees
A&L Goodbody ‘quarterbacked’ process that raised €1.2bn in debt
Row between INM and former chairman Buckley laid bare
Lengthy exchange of correspondence is revealed in High Court documents
UK law firm Simmons & Simmons opens Dublin office
Firm intends to grow to 40 staff over the next three years
Embracing history is central to future vision of Dublin inner city area
Sean McDermott Street, Buckingham Street, Summerhill area revamp may take 10 years
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