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04/09/2026 ESG Hub The forum, titled ‘Building Investor Readiness: Navigating Nature and Climate Risk & Opportunities’, will explore three interconnected areas shaping the investment landscape: Climate in context: The latest on climate and the interplay with macro trends Nature and the financial system: Nature dependencies & risks, the state of nature and international agreements The emerging practices in adaptation and resilience: Workshop To join us, contact: Pooja Fricke ( Bringing...

02/09/2026 Deals We have advised Mater Private Network (“MPN”), Ireland’s leading private hospital group, on its successful €520 million senior secured refinancing. The refinancing comprises a new seven-year debt structure, including a capex facility to support MPN’s continued growth and investment in healthcare infrastructure, innovation, digital transformation and patient services.

This decision (Chief Inspector of Social Services v Raidió Teilifís Éireann [2026] IEHC 445) confirms that the courts have jurisdiction to grant Norwich Pharmacal orders to statutory regulators, even where there is not necessarily an intention to initiate civil proceedings against alleged wrongdoers. Notably, this decision confirms that Irish courts have discretion to order the disclosure of information beyond the mere identification of alleged wrongdoers.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published its Guidance on Cyber Governance for Management Board Members in NIS2 entities (PDF, 2.9MB) in July. The guidance is a timely reminder that cybersecurity is no longer solely an operational or IT issue: management boards are expected to actively oversee cyber risk and may face significant consequences for non-compliance. This article highlights the key points from the Guidance and the practical steps organisations should now consider.

01/09/2026 Appointments Amy McDermott and Christopher O’Reilly have been appointed to lead our London office, effective from 1 September 2026. Amy and Christopher succeed Conor McCarthy, partner in our Corporate and M&A Group, who returns to Dublin after leading the London office since 2022. During his tenure, Conor played an important role in strengthening our presence in London and supporting clients across international markets.

The Irish Department of Finance today published “Taxation of Retail Investment: A New Path Forward for Ireland”, a roadmap setting out how the tax framework for retail investors in Ireland could be simplified and adapted over forthcoming national budgets. The objective is to encourage greater participation by Irish savers in capital markets and support the development of the EU Savings and Investment Union (“SIU”).

27/08/2026 Events We are sponsoring the Flutter Charity Ball 2026, taking place on Thursday 24 September in Dublin, Ireland. Last year, Flutter Dublin raised more than €410,000 through a year-long fundraising programme in support of its charity partner, the National Maternity Hospital Foundation. This year, the event will raise funds for Cancer Fund for Children, a charity that provides emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people with cancer and to their families.

The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has announced that it will shortly commence two ESMA-led supervisory reviews focusing on closet indexing and value for money in investment products. The reviews form part of a coordinated EU supervisory initiative and support the Central Bank’s stated objective of enhancing oversight of product costs, charges and investor disclosures.

On 25 August 2026, the Irish Department of Finance published its renewed “Ireland for Finance” strategy which positions Ireland’s funds and asset management sector as an important component of the EU’s Savings and Investments Union (“SIU”) agenda, and highlights Ireland’s role in channelling savings into investment across the EU.

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 Commencement Order 2026 has been published, bringing the Act into force on 29 June 2026. The 2025 Act introduces measures which will allow employees to notify their employer if they do not consent to retire at the contractual retirement age (“CRA”) which is provided for in their contract. This is applicable to employees who have a CRA which is less than the age at which the State pension is payable, currently 66.