Establishing a robust corporate foundation in Ireland requires a comprehensive understanding of incorporation laws. Our practical guidance helps legal practitioners navigate the initial stages of company formation, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with statutory requirements. This topic also provides teams with expert insights into drafting and optimising constitutive documents to ensure they meet both legal standards and business objectives effectively.
The Council of the European Union (Council of the EU) has adopted its position on the proposed Regulation establishing the EU Inc 28th regime...
Ireland-Banking & Financial Services analysis: This article was written by A&L Goodbody’s Asset Management & Investment Funds Team. On 21 April 2026,...
Ireland—Corporate analysis: This article was written by A&L Goodbody’s Disputes & Investigations Team. The Companies Registration Office (CRO) has...
Ireland—Commercial and Corporate analysis: This article was written by A&L Goodbody’s EU, Competition & Procurement Team. It reviews two significant...
Ireland—Designated activity company (DAC)What is a designated activity company?A designated activity company (DAC) is provided for by Part 16 of the...
Ireland—Public limited company (PLC)What is a public company limited by shares?A public company limited by shares (PLC) is a legal entity which is...
This Precedent is a governing law clause, sometimes known as an applicable law clause or a choice of law clause. The governing law clause is...
This precedent provides a simple template for the sole director of a private company limited by shares to pass one or more written resolutions.The...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some point
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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