Beauchamps renew sponsorship of Dublin Devils FC
Beauchamps are delighted to renew their sponsorship of the Dublin Devils FC, a LGBT+ and inclusive football club that welcomes anyone who loves football – gay, bi, transgender or straight. To mark th...
IORPS II
The EU Directive on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision ((EU) 2016/2341) (IORP II) was adopted in 2016 and sets out the new pension standards to be pas...
Recent Consideration of Security for Costs
Summary The High Court recently considered an application for security for costs brought by the defendants in Fortberry Limited v. Promontoria (Aran) Limited, Luke Charleton and Andrew Dolliver. Th...
Proposed Bill paves way for increased regulatory obligations for senior executives
The proposed heads of Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2021 (Bill) has been published which, once it is enacted, will strengthen the level of obligations placed on individuals w...
The UK High Court has Clarified the Regulatory Reach into Solicitor's Private Lives
Summary The UK High Court has overturned findings made by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (the SDT) in respect a former partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, clarifying that there is a ...
Beauchamps advise Terra Solar in their sale to Power Capital
Beauchamps' Energy & Natural Resources team were delighted to advise Terra Solar on its sale of a 407 MWp solar farm portfolio to Irish solar PV developer, Power Capital Renewable Energy. The Be...
Housing – two key bills enacted
The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins signed the Affordable Housing Act and the Land Development Agency Act into law on 21 July 2021. These two Acts mark a significant step in attempts to deal...
Protected Disclosures Bill 2021 – What's New?
The Government recently published the General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021. The aim of the Bill is to transpose the EU Whistleblowing Directive which seeks to harmonise w...
Beauchamps proudly sponsor Leinster Junior Tennis Open 2021
We were proud to sponsor the 2021 Beauchamps Leinster Junior Open which took place in Lansdowne Lawn Tennis Club from 26 June to 3 July. The long awaited return of the open featured the top junior ...
EU adopts adequacy decision in respect of transfers of personal data to the UK
The EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for the UK under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data can now be freely transferred from the EU to the UK where it benefits f...
Government makes changes to the Financial Resolution imposing a 10% stamp duty rate on funds bulk-buying properties
The Finance (COVID 19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 (the Bill) which was published by the Government on 22 June 2021 passed through the Final Stage of the Dail yesterday evening. The Bill g...
Varying Leases: Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Over the course of the pandemic, many landlords have granted concessions to their tenants (particularly those in the retail and hospitality sectors), or have regeared their leases, to assist them to t...
Supreme Court considers security for costs test
The Supreme Court recently recalibrated the applicable test for security for costs where the party pursuing the claim is insolvent. In the case of Quinn Insurance Limited (Under Administration) v PwC...
A Cryptocurrency Collapse - The insolvency of a cryptocurrency exchange
Introduction Cryptocurrency has become a major talking point and an accessible investment option for retail investors. As it has become mainstream, and the ownership of cryptocurrency has become easi...
High Court suspends doctor over Covid-19 allegations
Summary In the recent case of Medical Council v Gerard Waters, the President of the High Court suspended a medical practitioner from the Register of Medical Practitioners under Section 60 of the Medi...