Foreign direct investment (FDI) Ireland Quarterly Update – May 2024

In our latest FDI quarterly update from Ogier's Corporate, Employment and Banking and Finance experts in Ireland, we round up the latest news and insights for advisers and clients doing business in the country.

In this update, we cover:

• Europe's new regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI)
• key differences between Ireland and the US in M&A transactions
• proposed amendments to the Irish Companies Act
• subscription line financing in Ireland
• the potential personal liability of directors for data protection breaches
• employees' right to silence in the Irish workplace
• International Employment Lawyer's Guide to Workplace Investigations - Ireland

Ogier's dedicated FDI experts, based in Dublin, provide practical and commercial advice across the full range of FDI activities, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, commercial contracts, real estate, intellectual property, GDPR compliance, employment and immigration advice.

Find out more about our FDI services

For any queries relating to this newsletter, or our FDI in Ireland services, please contact Dominic Conlon or Bláthnaid Evans.

Update on Europe's AI Act: a new regulatory framework for artificial intelligence

The European Parliament has adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act to harmonize AI regulations across member states, including Ireland. 

Update on Europe's AI Act | Ogier

Key differences between Ireland and the US in M&A transactions

This article outlines the significant differences between the US and Ireland when it comes to M&A transactions.

Differences Between Ireland and the US in M&A Transactions | Ogier

Amendments proposed to Irish Companies Act

A new General Scheme of Companies Bill proposes several amendments to modernise and improve corporate governance and digital adoption in Ireland. 

Proposed changes to the Irish Companies Act | Ogier

Subscription line financing in Ireland: the ICAV vs the ILP

Ireland has positioned itself as a leading jurisdiction in the subscription line financing space, making it a key jurisdiction for lenders to understand.

Subscription line financing in Ireland: the ICAV vs the ILP | Ogier

Listen to our FDI podcast

Our podcast series takes a deep dive in to why Ireland has become a top European destination for FDI. Hosted by Ogier's Dominic Conlon and Bláthnaid Evans, we speak to expert guests including:

• Mark Redmond, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
• Claire Kelly, Head of Growth and Partnerships at Sigmar Recruitment
• Kevin Doyle, Corporate International Tax Partner at BDO Ireland

Listen now as we explore the opportunities and challenges of growing a business in Ireland. 

Director held personally liable for data protection breach

A recent Irish case spotlights the potential personal liability of directors for data protection breaches.The case underscores directors' accountability for personal acts of wrongdoing.

Director held personally liable for data protection breach | Ogier

Quiet please! Employees' right to silence in the Irish workplace

Can employees' constitutionally protected ‘right to silence’ be implemented within the workplace? Read our Employment team's update.

Right to silence in the workplace | Ogier

Workplace Investigations - Ireland Chapter

Our employment department's contribution to the International Employment Lawyer's Guide to Workplace Investigations.

International Employment Lawyer's Guide to Workplace Investigations - Ireland Chapter | Ogier