Legal News (Corporate)

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 (the "Act") introduces substantial amendments to the Companies Act 2014 (the "2014 Act"). These changes are aimed at enhancing corporate governance and streamlining company law procedures in Ireland.

Hayes solicitors LLP has once again been recognised as one of Ireland’s leading law firms for 2024 by independent researchers Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners.

On 15 December 2023, Minister Dara Calleary granted approval for the further extension of COVID-related legislation, permitting virtual and hybrid general meetings (AGMs and EGMs) and creditors' meetings until 31 December 2024.

 A foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime has been introduced in Ireland for the first time.

New regulations to facilitate cross-border corporate mobility have been transposed into Irish law.

The UK Investment Association has published Member Guidance on Effective Requisitioning of Shareholder Resolutions.