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Business law firm with offices in Dublin, New York, London & San Fran. We work collaboratively with businesses to find the best legal & commercial solutions. Get the latest legal insights: https://bit.ly/4fRHunE
Our intern recruitment programme is vital to our firm’s success. Thanks to all the prospective interns who joined our pre-interview reception, you brought great energy.
Wishing you the very best in your upcoming interviews.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It’s been a year since the Planning and Development Act 2024 was signed into law, bringing a fundamental restructuring of planning law in Ireland. Our Planning & Environment team provides an update on the commencement of key provisions of the Act.

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November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The High Court has recently confirmed that the protection normally afforded by ‘without prejudice’ communications will be lost where the communication is unambiguously improper. Our Commercial Disputes team examines the implications of this decision.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The European Commission has banned 22 cosmetic ingredients, including TPO, commonly used in gel nail products. Cosmetics containing TPO cannot be marketed or supplied in the EU from 1 September 2025. Our Products team discusses the ban. buff.ly/DGEK48F
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Our Pensions team attended the recent Pensions Authority Supervision of Pensions 2025–2029 Conference in Dublin. They summarise some interesting insights and key takeaways for employers and pensions trustees. buff.ly/VcmUJPN
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our Investment Funds team examines key changes proposed by the Central Bank to its AIF Rulebook which enhance Ireland’s capabilities in the private asset industry. buff.ly/AohhXHZ
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Over 30 of our colleagues will sleep out this Friday, 10 October as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine a Light Sleep Out. Last year’s efforts helped 139 families access vital services. Best of luck to everyone taking part. Please donate now to support the fight against homelessness: buff.ly/CSAnWVD
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thank you to all of our speakers and guests for helping to make yesterday’s Dispute Resolution Conference such a success.

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October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our Employment Law & Benefits team reviews the key changes in the area of employment law for Q2 2025. They also provide an overview of what employers need to know. buff.ly/MsKg9S4 #MHCLaw
July 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The DPC recently published its Annual Report for 2024, the first report since the two new Commissioners stepped into their roles succeeding Helen Dixon’s decade-long tenure. Our Privacy & Data Security team discusses some of the highlights. buff.ly/Y9HDFxn #MHCLaw
July 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Conor O’Leary to partner in our Dispute Resolution team.

Conor is a commercial litigator with a focus on complex investigations, often involving cybercrime or regulatory action. buff.ly/NmpAYmS #MHCLaw #Growth
July 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We explore whether interactions with AI tools like ChatGPT could fall within the scope of FOI requests in Ireland. buff.ly/JAdrFF7 #MHCLaw
June 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
In this article, we discuss the principles and best practices that public bodies should be aware of when delegating statutory functions and powers. For the avoidance of doubt, this summary does not deal with the delegation of ministerial powers to civil servants. buff.ly/WRHwN30 #MHCLaw
June 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are delighted to welcome Ursula McMahon as Partner in our leading Charity & Not-for-Profit team. buff.ly/iAmSuyv #MHCLaw
June 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
"Housing, infrastructure and the economy are now interlinked." - Stephen Garvey, CEO, Glenveagh Properties. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The final panel is very insightful at our Built Environment Summit. Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Housing Policy - Policy roadblocks, unintended consequences, and the bold moves needed. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
"The planning system isn’t properly resourced." - Stephen Garvey, CEO, Glenveagh Properties at this morning's Built Environment Summit. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"Huge risks have to be managed by voluntary boards of AHBs" - Fiona O'Driscoll, Financial Lead, Irish Council for Social Housing at this morning's Built Environment Summit. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Our second panel 'Unlocking Capital: Financing Our Social Housing Future – What’s stopping the money from flowing, and how do we change that?' has kicked off at our Built Environment Summit this morning. #MHCBE25 #MHCBE #MHCLaw
June 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
An insightful fireside discussion between Professor Ronan Lyons and John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
"We need to recognise we do have a housing emergency and by doing that it gives us a sense of urgency." - Ronan Columb, Group Managing Director, Castlethorn. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
"It's really important to distinct public benefit with national interest." - Diarmaid Lawlor, Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust at this morning's Built Environment Summit. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"It’s easier to plan for major development than roll back on it." - John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin. #MHCLaw #MHCBE #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Our keynote address of the day is from Professor Ronan Lyons, Trinity Lecturer & Economist. #MHCBE #MHCLaw #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Anton Savage our MC today has opened the proceedings at our Built Environment Summit. #MHCBE #MHCLaw #MHCBE25
June 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM