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Survey highlights Just one in five respondents (21%) have taken significant steps to prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive Almost half (48%) say job evaluation and grading is their biggest challenge Employer sentiment has dipped: only 20% now expect a positive impact, down from 31% in April The survey of more than 200 HR professionals was conducted at a joint webinar with people consultancy, HR Path.

Join our free virtual Intern Information Session on Tuesday 13 October at 11 am and and take the next step towards building your legal career. The online event is open to students considering a legal career and interested in applying for our 2027 Summer Internship Programme. Who can apply? Undergraduates who have completed at least two years of any degree. Postgraduates, graduates, FE-1 candidates and career switchers are also welcome.

Our Fintech team advises on the legal issues arising where financial services and technology meet, covering financial regulation, data privacy, IT and outsourcing. Our clients range from established financial institutions and technology companies to growing fintech businesses and investors.

The European Union is transitioning to a circular economy model for the textile industry. It has acknowledged the significant environmental impacts of textile production and consumption. It has also stated that there is a need to move away from the linear ‘take, make, waste’ model. Recent changes to EU legislation are giving effect to the objectives identified in the EU’s 2022 Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. At a national level, Ireland is going in the same direction.

What you need to know The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) case concerned the interpretation of Article 42 of Directive 2014/24 on public procurement. Article 42 sets out the rules governing the use of technical specifications in procurement documents.

The Irish dispute resolution landscape is evolving rapidly and staying ahead means understanding what’s coming next. This year, our annual Dispute Resolution Conference will focus on emerging developments in Irish dispute resolution, including an in-depth look at expert evidence in proceedings, evolving fraud litigation risks and other key issues shaping the legal landscape.

What you need to know The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 allows eligible employees to formally notify their employer that they do not consent to retire at their contractual retirement age and instead wish to work until the State Pension Age of 66. The 2026 Code of Practice on Longer Working will replace the 2017 version. Its principle aim is to add to existing best practice guidance on the 2025 Act.

The long-term health of a nation's retirement system rarely hinges on a single piece of domestic legislation. Instead, it is the result of a constant, complex balancing act between demographic pressures, tax structures, market scale, and regulatory design. State pensions provide a necessary social safety net. However, it is the supplementary pension market, occupational schemes and personal savings that bear the heavy lifting of sustaining living standards into retirement.

Article Insight Insights Technology 28 Aug 2026 5 min read Parties to international arbitrations now have greater certainty that they can use the Irish courts to secure evidence from witnesses based in Ireland. A recent High Court decision has confirmed that the Arbitration Act 2010 can be used to secure witness evidence for arbitrations being conducted outside of Ireland. Our Commercial Disputes team examines the decision and its practical implications.

On Culture Night 2026, join us for a talk with freelance artist and designer Sean Atmos as he shares insights from his career in multidisciplinary art - from hand-painted interiors to large-scale public murals and creative installations. Sean will discuss his major recent projects and exhibitions, with a special focus on the story behind Bláthú.