This document summarizes Irish competition law relating to the abuse of a dominant position. It outlines that abuse of a dominant position is prohibited by section 5 of Ireland's Competition Acts, which mirrors article 102 of the EU Treaty. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and Communications Regulation Commission can investigate potential abuses. To date there have been few court cases, but the CCPC frequently concludes investigations through negotiated settlements requiring companies to amend potentially anti-competitive practices.
Getting The Deal Through: Merger Control Market Intelligence 2016Matheson Law Firm
Helen Kelly, head of the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, and Eoin Kealy, associate in the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Merger Control Market Intelligence 2016.
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through: Market Intelligence (Volume 3, Issue 1).
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client 2016 Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partner John Gill and associate Allison Dey co-authored the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client 2016.
Getting The Deal Through: Healthcare Enforcement and Litigation 2016Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners, Tom Hayes, Rebecca Ryan and Michael Finn, co-authored the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Healthcare Enforcement and Litigation 2016.
Over 1,150 international companies have operations in Ireland. These companies are involved in a wide range of activities and sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, biosciences, financial services and manufacturing. The attraction of Ireland as an investment location can be attributed to the positive approach of successive Irish Governments to the promotion of inward investment, its membership of the European Union (“EU”), a very favourable corporate tax rate and a skilled and flexible labour pool.
The purpose of this Guide is to provide an introduction to the major commercial and legal issues to be considered by international companies establishing business operations in Ireland and it provides general observations and guidance in relation to the many questions we have encountered from clients. Particular businesses or industries may be subject to additional legal requirements and specific advice may be required in these circumstances.
If you are considering Ireland as a location for your business we look forward to hearing from you.
Helen Kelly, partner and head of Matheson's EU, Competition and Regulatory Group, authored the Irish chapter for Getting the Deal Through - Merger Control 2016.
Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2016Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners, Bríd Munnelly, Carina Lawlor and Michael Byrne, co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2016.
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2016.
Getting The Deal Through: Merger Control Market Intelligence 2016Matheson Law Firm
Helen Kelly, head of the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, and Eoin Kealy, associate in the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Merger Control Market Intelligence 2016.
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through: Market Intelligence (Volume 3, Issue 1).
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client 2016 Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partner John Gill and associate Allison Dey co-authored the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client 2016.
Getting The Deal Through: Healthcare Enforcement and Litigation 2016Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners, Tom Hayes, Rebecca Ryan and Michael Finn, co-authored the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Healthcare Enforcement and Litigation 2016.
Over 1,150 international companies have operations in Ireland. These companies are involved in a wide range of activities and sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, biosciences, financial services and manufacturing. The attraction of Ireland as an investment location can be attributed to the positive approach of successive Irish Governments to the promotion of inward investment, its membership of the European Union (“EU”), a very favourable corporate tax rate and a skilled and flexible labour pool.
The purpose of this Guide is to provide an introduction to the major commercial and legal issues to be considered by international companies establishing business operations in Ireland and it provides general observations and guidance in relation to the many questions we have encountered from clients. Particular businesses or industries may be subject to additional legal requirements and specific advice may be required in these circumstances.
If you are considering Ireland as a location for your business we look forward to hearing from you.
Helen Kelly, partner and head of Matheson's EU, Competition and Regulatory Group, authored the Irish chapter for Getting the Deal Through - Merger Control 2016.
Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2016Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners, Bríd Munnelly, Carina Lawlor and Michael Byrne, co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2016.
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2016.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment...Matheson Law Firm
Matheson's Julie Murphy-O'Connor and Gearóid Carey co-wrote the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2016.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance 2016McCannFitzGerald
David Byers & Paul Heffernan co-authored the Irish chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London.
Helen Kelly, Head of the EU, Competition and Regulatory Group and Liam Heylin, Associate Solicitor in the EU, Competition and Regulatory Group co-authored the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Dominance 2018.
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through – Dominance 2018 (Published: April 2018). For further information please visit www.gettingthedealthrough.com.
Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2018Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, partners in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and co-heads of the Regulatory and Investigations Group, and Declan Sheehan, associate in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2018.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2016Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners, Bríd Munnelly and Carina Lawlor, co-author the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2016.
Julie Murphy O'Connor and Gearoid Carey provide an overview on Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Ireland in the 2018 edition of Getting the Deal Through.
Helen Kelly, Head of the EU Competition and Regulatory Group and Simon Shinkwin, Solicitor in the EU Competition and Regulatory Group co-author the Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms and Media 2018.
GLI - Global Legal Insights Ireland Bribery & Corruption 2017, 4th EditionMcCannFitzGerald
Megan Hooper, Heather Mahon and Imelda Higgins co-authored the Irish chapter of Global Legal Insights – Bribery & Corruption 2017; published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London.
Lexology getting the deal through - Insurance and Reinsurance 2019, Ireland Matheson Law Firm
What are the key steps and considerations in the regulation and licensing of insurance and reinsurance companies trading in Ireland and the resolution of insurance disputes? We examine these issues and recent industry developments, in the context of emerging trends and amid the backdrop of Brexit and GDPR, in the Ireland chapter of Lexology, Getting the Deal Through – Insurance and Reinsurance 2019 by Matheson partners Sharon Daly, Darren Maher, April McClements and Gráinne Callanan.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment...Matheson Law Firm
Matheson's Julie Murphy-O'Connor and Gearóid Carey co-wrote the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2016.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance 2016McCannFitzGerald
David Byers & Paul Heffernan co-authored the Irish chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London.
Helen Kelly, Head of the EU, Competition and Regulatory Group and Liam Heylin, Associate Solicitor in the EU, Competition and Regulatory Group co-authored the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Dominance 2018.
Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through – Dominance 2018 (Published: April 2018). For further information please visit www.gettingthedealthrough.com.
Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2018Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, partners in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and co-heads of the Regulatory and Investigations Group, and Declan Sheehan, associate in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2018.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2016Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners, Bríd Munnelly and Carina Lawlor, co-author the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2016.
Julie Murphy O'Connor and Gearoid Carey provide an overview on Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Ireland in the 2018 edition of Getting the Deal Through.
Helen Kelly, Head of the EU Competition and Regulatory Group and Simon Shinkwin, Solicitor in the EU Competition and Regulatory Group co-author the Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms and Media 2018.
GLI - Global Legal Insights Ireland Bribery & Corruption 2017, 4th EditionMcCannFitzGerald
Megan Hooper, Heather Mahon and Imelda Higgins co-authored the Irish chapter of Global Legal Insights – Bribery & Corruption 2017; published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London.
Lexology getting the deal through - Insurance and Reinsurance 2019, Ireland Matheson Law Firm
What are the key steps and considerations in the regulation and licensing of insurance and reinsurance companies trading in Ireland and the resolution of insurance disputes? We examine these issues and recent industry developments, in the context of emerging trends and amid the backdrop of Brexit and GDPR, in the Ireland chapter of Lexology, Getting the Deal Through – Insurance and Reinsurance 2019 by Matheson partners Sharon Daly, Darren Maher, April McClements and Gráinne Callanan.
Matheson Partners Claire McLoughlin, Karen Reynolds and Senior Associate Ciara Dunny provide an update on the current legislative position in Ireland and discuss regulatory trends and future developments.
In this first edition published by the International Comparative Legal Guide, Julie Murphy O'Connor, Karen Reynolds and Claire McLoughlin answer your questions regarding financial services disputes in Ireland.
Getting The Deal Through: Financial Services Litigation 2018Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, Co-heads of the Regulatory and Investigations Group co-author the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Financial Services Litigation 2018.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability 2018Matheson Law Firm
Tom Hayes, Head of the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Michael Byrne, Partner in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department co-author the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability 2018.
Getting the Deal Through: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2019Matheson Law Firm
Partner Julie Murphy O'Connor and senior associate Gearóid Carey co-author the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2019.
The professional experts help the clients firm in all kinds of legal and non legal and company related business. They also assist in all types of corporate governance like preparation of shareholders’ agreements as well as confidentiality agreements.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Corporate Recovery & Insolvency ...Matheson Law Firm
Partners Tony O'Grady and Karen Reynolds co-author the Irish chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Corporate Recovery & Insolvency 2018. This chapter covers key issues to consider when a company is in financial difficulties, restructuring options, insolvency procedures, tax risks, the effect of restructuring and insolvency procedures on employees, cross-border issues, the treatment of groups of companies on the insolvency of one or more members, and reform in Ireland.
Getting the Deal Through: Insurance Litigation 2019Matheson Law Firm
Litigation partners, Sharon Daly and April McClements and senior associate, Aoife McCluskey author the Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through 2019.
Getting The Deal Through: Insurance Litigation 2018Matheson Law Firm
Sharon Daly, Head of the Commercial Litigation Insurance team and April McClements, Partner in the Insurance and Dispute Resolution team co-author the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Insurance Litigation 2018.
Getting The Deal Through: Complex Commercial Litigation 2019Matheson Law Firm
Partners Michael Byrne, Maria Kennedy, Karen Reynolds and Claire McLoughlin co-author the Ireland chapter for the 2019 edition of Getting The Deal Through: Complex Commercial Litigation.
Lexology Getting the Deal Through Air Transport 2020Matheson Law Firm
Finance and Capital Markets partners Rory McPhilips and Stuart Kennedy and senior associate, Stephen Gardiner co-author the Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through Air Transport 2020.
Corporate M&A partners Brian McCloskey and Fergus Bolster co-author the Ireland chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions..
Stuart Kennedy, partner, authors The Assumption of Jurisdiction by the Irish Courts in Cases Involving the Registrar of the International chapter of the Cape Town Convention Journal.
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Private Client partner, John Gill and Private Client senior associate, Lydia McCormack co-author the Ireland chapter of International Comparative Legal Guides: Private Cient 2020..
This chapter was first published in the ICLG to:Private Client 2020.
International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2019Matheson Law Firm
Corporate partner, Brian McCloskey and Tax partner, Aidan Fahy co-author the Ireland chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2019.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution partner, April McClements and senior associate, Aoife McCluskey co-author the Ireland chapter of the Class Actions Law Review, 3rd Edition.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution partner, Julie Murphy O'Connor and senior associate, Kevin Gahan co-author the Ireland chapter of the Insolvency Review, 7th Edition.
International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2020Matheson Law Firm
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution partners Karen Reynolds and Claire McLoughlin co-author the Ireland chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime.
Finance and Capital Market partners Rory McPhillips and Stuart Kennedy and senior associate, Stephen Gardiner co-author the Ireland chapter of GTDT Air Transport 2020.
In 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs established a committee led by Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, former Vice Chancellor of National Law University (NLU), Delhi. This committee was tasked with reviewing the three codes of criminal law. The primary objective of the committee was to propose comprehensive reforms to the country’s criminal laws in a manner that is both principled and effective.
The committee’s focus was on ensuring the safety and security of individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Throughout its deliberations, the committee aimed to uphold constitutional values such as justice, dignity, and the intrinsic value of each individual. Their goal was to recommend amendments to the criminal laws that align with these values and priorities.
Subsequently, in February, the committee successfully submitted its recommendations regarding amendments to the criminal law. These recommendations are intended to serve as a foundation for enhancing the current legal framework, promoting safety and security, and upholding the constitutional principles of justice, dignity, and the inherent worth of every individual.
Car Accident Injury Do I Have a Case....Knowyourright
Every year, thousands of Minnesotans are injured in car accidents. These injuries can be severe – even life-changing. Under Minnesota law, you can pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
NATURE, ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.pptxanvithaav
These slides helps the student of international law to understand what is the nature of international law? and how international law was originated and developed?.
The slides was well structured along with the highlighted points for better understanding .
WINDING UP of COMPANY, Modes of DissolutionKHURRAMWALI
Winding up, also known as liquidation, refers to the legal and financial process of dissolving a company. It involves ceasing operations, selling assets, settling debts, and ultimately removing the company from the official business registry.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of winding up:
Reasons for Winding Up:
Insolvency: This is the most common reason, where the company cannot pay its debts. Creditors may initiate a compulsory winding up to recover their dues.
Voluntary Closure: The owners may decide to close the company due to reasons like reaching business goals, facing losses, or merging with another company.
Deadlock: If shareholders or directors cannot agree on how to run the company, a court may order a winding up.
Types of Winding Up:
Voluntary Winding Up: This is initiated by the company's shareholders through a resolution passed by a majority vote. There are two main types:
Members' Voluntary Winding Up: The company is solvent (has enough assets to pay off its debts) and shareholders will receive any remaining assets after debts are settled.
Creditors' Voluntary Winding Up: The company is insolvent and creditors will be prioritized in receiving payment from the sale of assets.
Compulsory Winding Up: This is initiated by a court order, typically at the request of creditors, government agencies, or even by the company itself if it's insolvent.
Process of Winding Up:
Appointment of Liquidator: A qualified professional is appointed to oversee the winding-up process. They are responsible for selling assets, paying off debts, and distributing any remaining funds.
Cease Trading: The company stops its regular business operations.
Notification of Creditors: Creditors are informed about the winding up and invited to submit their claims.
Sale of Assets: The company's assets are sold to generate cash to pay off creditors.
Payment of Debts: Creditors are paid according to a set order of priority, with secured creditors receiving payment before unsecured creditors.
Distribution to Shareholders: If there are any remaining funds after all debts are settled, they are distributed to shareholders according to their ownership stake.
Dissolution: Once all claims are settled and distributions made, the company is officially dissolved and removed from the business register.
Impact of Winding Up:
Employees: Employees will likely lose their jobs during the winding-up process.
Creditors: Creditors may not recover their debts in full, especially if the company is insolvent.
Shareholders: Shareholders may not receive any payout if the company's debts exceed its assets.
Winding up is a complex legal and financial process that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. It's important to seek professional legal and financial advice when considering winding up a company.
ALL EYES ON RAFAH BUT WHY Explain more.pdf46adnanshahzad
All eyes on Rafah: But why?. The Rafah border crossing, a crucial point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, often finds itself at the center of global attention. As we explore the significance of Rafah, we’ll uncover why all eyes are on Rafah and the complexities surrounding this pivotal region.
INTRODUCTION
What makes Rafah so significant that it captures global attention? The phrase ‘All eyes are on Rafah’ resonates not just with those in the region but with people worldwide who recognize its strategic, humanitarian, and political importance. In this guide, we will delve into the factors that make Rafah a focal point for international interest, examining its historical context, humanitarian challenges, and political dimensions.