The regulatory framework for communications in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Operators have a general right to provide electronic communications networks and services once they have notified ComReg. Spectrum licences are generally technology and service neutral, and licensed spectrum is tradable subject to ComReg approval to prevent anti-competitive effects. ComReg is currently working to release additional spectrum bands such as 700MHz and 3.6GHz to facilitate the development of 5G networks.
Getting The Deal Through: Telecoms & Media Market Intelligence 2016Matheson Law Firm
Helen Kelly, head of the Telecommunications Group and the EU, Competition and Regulatory Group, and Eoin Kealy, associate in the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms & Media Market Intelligence 2016.
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.
Irish and EU legislation prohibit the abuse of a dominant position in trade. Dominance is defined as economic strength enabling a firm to behave independently of competitors, customers, and consumers. The purpose is strictly economic and does not protect other interests. Sector-specific regulators like ComReg can designate firms as having significant market power in electronic communications. Cooperation agreements coordinate enforcement between the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and sector regulators. The dominance rules apply to all undertakings engaged in economic activity for gain, with no entities exempt.
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.
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: Telecoms & Media Market Intelligence 2016Matheson Law Firm
Helen Kelly, head of the Telecommunications Group and the EU, Competition and Regulatory Group, and Eoin Kealy, associate in the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, co-wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms & Media Market Intelligence 2016.
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.
Irish and EU legislation prohibit the abuse of a dominant position in trade. Dominance is defined as economic strength enabling a firm to behave independently of competitors, customers, and consumers. The purpose is strictly economic and does not protect other interests. Sector-specific regulators like ComReg can designate firms as having significant market power in electronic communications. Cooperation agreements coordinate enforcement between the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and sector regulators. The dominance rules apply to all undertakings engaged in economic activity for gain, with no entities exempt.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cyprus chapter in Merger Control 2016 of Getting the Deal Through. Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through: Merger Control 2016, (published in August 2015; consulting editor: John Davies, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) For further information please visit www.gettingthedealthrough.com.
The key data protection legislation in Ireland is the Data Protection Act 1988, as amended in 2003, which transposes the EU Data Protection Directive into Irish law. The Data Protection Commissioner is the regulatory authority responsible for ensuring individuals' data protection rights are respected. There are also various sector-specific regulations that impact data protection requirements, such as regulations relating to health data, social work data, electronic communications, and genetic data processing.
The International Comparative Legal Guide: Private Client 2019Matheson Law Firm
Private Client partner, John Gill and Private Client senior associate, Lydia McCormack co-author the Ireland 2019 chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client.
This document provides a summary of private equity structures and transactions in Ireland. It discusses common acquisition structures such as holding companies and subsidiaries. Equity in transactions is commonly structured with institutional investors holding preferred shares and management holding ordinary shares of around 5-15%. Management shares typically have vesting provisions and can be compulsory acquired if employment ends. Private equity investors usually enjoy significant veto rights over major corporate actions through shareholders' agreements and board representation. The document also notes some factors influencing transaction timelines such as regulatory approvals and financial disclosures.
The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, 2nd editionMatheson Law Firm
John O’Connor, Head of Technology and Commercial Contracts at Matheson wrote the Ireland chapter of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Construction and Engineering La...Matheson Law Firm
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The International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability 2015Matheson Law Firm
This document provides an overview of product liability law in Ireland. It discusses the main systems of liability including strict liability under statute as well as fault-based liability in tort and contract. It notes that contractual liability is often difficult to establish against manufacturers for injured parties. Criminal liability can arise for supplying unsafe products under relevant statutes. There is no general state compensation scheme in Ireland but ad hoc schemes have been established in some cases. The document outlines who can be responsible under different liability systems and discusses issues such as burden of proof, obligations to recall products, and criminal sanctions.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions 2018Matheson Law Firm
Corporate M&A Partners, Fergus Bolster and Brian McCloskey co-author the Irish chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions 2018. The chapter provides a practical insight into Irish public company M&A, covering a range of topics including the mechanics of acquisition, friendly and hostile transactions, stakebuilding, deal protection and target defences.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2019Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, Partners in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Co-heads of the firm's Regulatory and Investigations Group co-author the Ireland chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2019.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Business Crime 2017Matheson Law Firm
Carina Lawlor authors the Irish chapter in this multi-jurisdictional guide to Business Crime.
This chapter was first published by The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Business Crime 2017.
ICLG Guide to International Arbitration 2017 IrelandMatheson Law Firm
Nicola Dunleavy and Gearóid Carey co-author the Irish chapter of International Arbitration 2017, a practical cross-border insight into international arbitration work.
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Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms and Media, Ireland 2017 Matheson Law Firm
EU and Competition partner Helen Kelly and EU and Competition solicitor Simon Shinkwin co-author the 2017 Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms and Media.
This document provides an overview of e-commerce legislation in the United Kingdom. It discusses:
1) The key legislation governing business on the internet in the UK, including data protection laws, electronic commerce regulations, consumer protection laws, and advertising codes.
2) The government agencies responsible for regulating different aspects of e-commerce, such as the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection and Ofcom for internet access tariffs.
3) The tests applied by UK courts to determine jurisdiction for internet transactions, including applying existing private international law for disputes involving EU businesses and consumers.
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.
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 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.
Cyprus chapter in Merger Control 2016 of Getting the Deal Through. Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through: Merger Control 2016, (published in August 2015; consulting editor: John Davies, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) For further information please visit www.gettingthedealthrough.com.
The key data protection legislation in Ireland is the Data Protection Act 1988, as amended in 2003, which transposes the EU Data Protection Directive into Irish law. The Data Protection Commissioner is the regulatory authority responsible for ensuring individuals' data protection rights are respected. There are also various sector-specific regulations that impact data protection requirements, such as regulations relating to health data, social work data, electronic communications, and genetic data processing.
The International Comparative Legal Guide: Private Client 2019Matheson Law Firm
Private Client partner, John Gill and Private Client senior associate, Lydia McCormack co-author the Ireland 2019 chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client.
This document provides a summary of private equity structures and transactions in Ireland. It discusses common acquisition structures such as holding companies and subsidiaries. Equity in transactions is commonly structured with institutional investors holding preferred shares and management holding ordinary shares of around 5-15%. Management shares typically have vesting provisions and can be compulsory acquired if employment ends. Private equity investors usually enjoy significant veto rights over major corporate actions through shareholders' agreements and board representation. The document also notes some factors influencing transaction timelines such as regulatory approvals and financial disclosures.
The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, 2nd editionMatheson Law Firm
John O’Connor, Head of Technology and Commercial Contracts at Matheson wrote the Ireland chapter of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Construction and Engineering La...Matheson Law Firm
Matheson partners Rhona Henry and Nicola Dunleavy co-wrote the Ireland chapter for The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Construction and Engineering Law 2016, third edition.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability 2015Matheson Law Firm
This document provides an overview of product liability law in Ireland. It discusses the main systems of liability including strict liability under statute as well as fault-based liability in tort and contract. It notes that contractual liability is often difficult to establish against manufacturers for injured parties. Criminal liability can arise for supplying unsafe products under relevant statutes. There is no general state compensation scheme in Ireland but ad hoc schemes have been established in some cases. The document outlines who can be responsible under different liability systems and discusses issues such as burden of proof, obligations to recall products, and criminal sanctions.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions 2018Matheson Law Firm
Corporate M&A Partners, Fergus Bolster and Brian McCloskey co-author the Irish chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions 2018. The chapter provides a practical insight into Irish public company M&A, covering a range of topics including the mechanics of acquisition, friendly and hostile transactions, stakebuilding, deal protection and target defences.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2019Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, Partners in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Co-heads of the firm's Regulatory and Investigations Group co-author the Ireland chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2019.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Business Crime 2017Matheson Law Firm
Carina Lawlor authors the Irish chapter in this multi-jurisdictional guide to Business Crime.
This chapter was first published by The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Business Crime 2017.
ICLG Guide to International Arbitration 2017 IrelandMatheson Law Firm
Nicola Dunleavy and Gearóid Carey co-author the Irish chapter of International Arbitration 2017, a practical cross-border insight into international arbitration work.
Corporate M&A partners Brian McCloskey and Fergus Bolster co-author the Ireland chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions..
Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms and Media, Ireland 2017 Matheson Law Firm
EU and Competition partner Helen Kelly and EU and Competition solicitor Simon Shinkwin co-author the 2017 Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Telecoms and Media.
This document provides an overview of e-commerce legislation in the United Kingdom. It discusses:
1) The key legislation governing business on the internet in the UK, including data protection laws, electronic commerce regulations, consumer protection laws, and advertising codes.
2) The government agencies responsible for regulating different aspects of e-commerce, such as the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection and Ofcom for internet access tariffs.
3) The tests applied by UK courts to determine jurisdiction for internet transactions, including applying existing private international law for disputes involving EU businesses and consumers.
This document provides a summary of key developments in telecoms and media regulation in Ireland in the past year. It discusses three major developments: 1) A new media merger regime came into effect in October 2014 that will significantly impact future market consolidation. 2) There was consolidation in the mobile sector with Three Ireland acquiring O2 Ireland and plans for new market entry. 3) Compliance continues to be a priority for the regulator ComReg, which imposed fines for breaches of consumer regulations. Sector-specific regulation plays a significant role in Ireland alongside the general competition regime. The attitudes towards issues like net neutrality, over-the-top services, and spectrum allocation are also summarized.
Lexology Getting the Deal Through Fintech Ireland 2020Matheson Law Firm
The document provides an overview of the regulatory landscape for fintech in Ireland. It discusses Ireland's active fintech innovation climate and government support initiatives. Key points:
- Ireland has a very active fintech scene and is a leading destination for fintech startups and corporate innovation in Europe.
- The Central Bank of Ireland regulates all providers of regulated financial services and certain activities require authorization, such as banking, payments, lending, and investment services.
- Consumer lending, secondary market loan trading, collective investment schemes, and alternative investment funds are also regulated. Managers of alternative investment funds require authorization.
- Government agencies like IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland provide supports for fintech firms. The Central Bank also
The document summarizes digital business and e-commerce laws and regulations in Malaysia. It discusses the government's approach to internet issues and key legislation governing online transactions. This includes the Electronic Commerce Act 2006 and Consumer Protection Act 1999. The document also outlines procedures for establishing digital businesses, forming electronic contracts, security measures, electronic payments, domain name registration and dispute resolution. It provides an overview of rules governing online advertising. The regulatory bodies responsible for e-commerce, data protection and internet access are also mentioned.
Technology and Innovation partner, Anne-Marie Bohan and Financial Institutions partner, Joe Beashel co-author the 2018 Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Fintech
The document discusses regulations and legislation governing e-commerce in the UK. It covers the Data Protection Act of 1998, which establishes eight principles for handling personal data; Trading Standards, which outlines indicators of legitimate e-commerce websites like business contact information; copyright laws; and the Consumer Credit Act of 1974, which regulates offering credit to customers online. The goal is for students to understand the legal responsibilities of e-commerce businesses operating in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
Getting The Deal Through: Insurance & Reinsurance 2018Matheson Law Firm
This document summarizes the key regulatory requirements for insurance and reinsurance companies in Ireland. It outlines that the Central Bank of Ireland is responsible for regulating insurance companies. New insurance companies must be incorporated as a designated activity company or public limited company and obtain authorization from the Central Bank, which involves submitting a business plan and meeting various criteria related to governance, risk management, and capital requirements. Officers and directors must meet minimum qualification requirements established by the Central Bank, including fitness and probity standards. Insurance companies must comply with the capital and solvency requirements of Solvency II, including maintaining a solvency capital requirement and minimum capital requirement.
Getting the Deal Through: Tax Controversy 2019, IrelandMatheson Law Firm
Tax partner, Joe Duffy, Tax principal, Greg Lockhart and Tax associate, Kathryn Stapleton co-author the Ireland chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Tax Controversy 2019.
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.
How will your business be affected and what you can do to stay ahead of the n...Carrenza
Topics covered include:
Key highlights of the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Who is affected
‘Privacy Shield’ proposals versus US-EU Safe Harbour framework
Timeline for implementation and enforcement of GDPR
What should you be doing to prepare for the new legislation
Speaker line up
Martin Hoskins, Associate Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP
Matthew McGrory, Managing Director at Carrenza Ltd
A business that is not GDPR compliant by May 2018 may face a fine of 4% of its annual turnover
Reasons to attend
This session delivered in partnership with Grant Thornton will give you the knowledge on how to ensure compliance with GDPR and avoid penalties and highlight what companies can do now in light of the new legislation; what types of cascade effects there will be on operations and businesses; the impact of the privacy shield; and further discussion on what Brexit means for the GDPR.
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The key points from the document are:
1. Ireland introduced formal transfer pricing legislation in 2010 that requires transactions between related parties to be conducted at arm's length prices.
2. The Irish transfer pricing rules were substantially updated in 2019 to broaden their scope of application.
3. Under the Irish rules, the taxable profits of companies must be computed based on accounting profits, subject to any adjustments required by law, including transfer pricing adjustments. Adjustments may deem transactions at undervalue to be deemed distributions for company law purposes.
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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1. Ireland taxes individuals based on their residence and domicile status. Resident and domiciled individuals are taxed on worldwide income and capital gains. Resident but non-domiciled individuals are taxed on Irish-source income and foreign income remitted to Ireland.
2. Ireland has gift, estate, and wealth transfer taxes called Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) imposed on beneficiaries. Rates are 33% but certain transfers like between spouses are exempt.
3. Other relevant taxes include income tax, capital gains tax, universal social charge, value-added tax, stamp duties, and a domicile levy for high-earning non-domiciled individuals.
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.
This document provides information about transfer pricing rules and regulations in Ireland. It discusses the primary Irish transfer pricing legislation, the government agency responsible for enforcement, the role of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, the types of transactions covered by the rules, and Ireland's adherence to the arm's length principle. It also addresses Ireland's implementation of the OECD's base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project and its effects on the applicable transfer pricing rules.
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.
Ireland introduced formal transfer pricing legislation in 2010 that broadly applies the arm's length principle to transactions between related parties, requiring the substitution of an arm's length amount for the actual consideration in computing taxable profits. The legislation applies equally to domestic and international transactions but does not apply to small and medium-sized enterprises. An adjustment to the accounting profits for tax purposes under the transfer pricing rules could also result in a deemed distribution under company law if the transaction was undertaken at an undervalue.
The International Investigations Review, Ninth Edition - IrelandMatheson Law Firm
This chapter discusses international investigations in Ireland. It notes that Ireland is generally perceived as having a low level of corruption and as being a secure place to do business. However, Ireland has been criticized for its lack of enforcement in areas like corporate governance and white-collar crime. In response, the Irish government published measures in 2017 to strengthen its response to corporate misconduct. Several of these measures have since been introduced, such as a new corruption offenses act. The chapter also outlines recommendations from a 2018 law reform report, including establishing a corporate crime agency and introducing deferred prosecution agreements. It concludes by noting the increased regulatory oversight and enforcement in Ireland in recent years.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Private Equity 2019, IrelandMatheson Law Firm
What are the key legal considerations for private equity investors in Ireland in 2019? Corporate partner, Brian McCloskey and Tax partner, Aidan Fahy cover current trends in this sector with reference to structuring, governance, financing and tax matters, among others, in the Ireland chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2019.
Do you have questions in relation to the M&A transactional requirements and procedures governing Irish publicly listed companies? Do you want to keep updated on current trends and proposals for reform in this space? Madeline McDonnell (Corporate Partner) and Susan Carroll (Corporate Senior Associate) answer these questions and more in the 2019 Ireland Chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Public M&A.
Do you have questions in relation to the legal framework for regulating the behaviour of dominant firms in Ireland? To whom do the rules apply and what forms of conduct can be considered abusive? Matheson’s head of the EU, Competition and Regulatory Law Group, Helen Kelly, and senior associate, Liam Heylin, answer your questions in the Ireland chapter of the 15th edition of the Lexology Getting the Deal Through series on Dominance.
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The legal profession, which has historically been male-dominated, has experienced a significant increase in the number of women entering the field over the past few decades. Despite this progress, women lawyers continue to encounter various challenges as they strive for top positions.
This document briefly explains the June compliance calendar 2024 with income tax returns, PF, ESI, and important due dates, forms to be filled out, periods, and who should file them?.
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against which they can evaluate those classes of AI applications that are probably the most relevant for them.
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Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentationseri bangash
"Lifting the Corporate Veil" is a legal concept that refers to the judicial act of disregarding the separate legal personality of a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Normally, a corporation is considered a legal entity separate from its shareholders or members, meaning that the personal assets of shareholders or members are protected from the liabilities of the corporation. However, there are certain situations where courts may decide to "pierce" or "lift" the corporate veil, holding shareholders or members personally liable for the debts or actions of the corporation.
Here are some common scenarios in which courts might lift the corporate veil:
Fraud or Illegality: If shareholders or members use the corporate structure to perpetrate fraud, evade legal obligations, or engage in illegal activities, courts may disregard the corporate entity and hold those individuals personally liable.
Undercapitalization: If a corporation is formed with insufficient capital to conduct its intended business and meet its foreseeable liabilities, and this lack of capitalization results in harm to creditors or other parties, courts may lift the corporate veil to hold shareholders or members liable.
Failure to Observe Corporate Formalities: Corporations and LLCs are required to observe certain formalities, such as holding regular meetings, maintaining separate financial records, and avoiding commingling of personal and corporate assets. If these formalities are not observed and the corporate structure is used as a mere façade, courts may disregard the corporate entity.
Alter Ego: If there is such a unity of interest and ownership between the corporation and its shareholders or members that the separate personalities of the corporation and the individuals no longer exist, courts may treat the corporation as the alter ego of its owners and hold them personally liable.
Group Enterprises: In some cases, where multiple corporations are closely related or form part of a single economic unit, courts may pierce the corporate veil to achieve equity, particularly if one corporation's actions harm creditors or other stakeholders and the corporate structure is being used to shield culpable parties from liability.