Arthur Cox LLP

We are pleased to sponsor AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe)'s European Compliance and Legal Conference 2025, taking place on the 22nd- 23rd September, in London. For more information on the event, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/efeKWHE4 Our followers can use the code AC10 for 10% off when registering your delegate. Register now via this link: https://bit.ly/4kqEeSr #CL2025

The Investment Company Institute (ICI) will host its first-ever conference focused exclusively on ETFs next week in Nashville, Tennessee. The event is specifically geared toward ETF sponsors, regulators, liquidity providers, exchanges, service providers and other market participants in a vibrant environment of learning, discussion and collaboration. The ETF Conference will take place from 8 to 10 September at the Renaissance Nashville. Tara O'Reilly and Cormac Commins (Partners, Asset Management and Investment Funds) will be attending. For more information, please visit the ICI website: https://lnkd.in/eUTJM6WX #ETFs

A new practice note, authored by Maura McLaughlin and Patrick Munnelly for Practical Law Global, provides an overview of schemes of arrangement in Ireland in the context of both solvent and insolvent companies under Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Companies Act 2014. The Note explains the uses of and requirements for a scheme of arrangement and particular issues that may arise when seeking creditor, member and High Court approval. Read the full note here: https://lnkd.in/eJDMxKub #CompanyLaw

In this video, Ian Duffy, Partner in our Technology and Innovation Group, explains how we support clients in procuring business critical technologies and navigating complex regulations such as DORA, NIS2, and the EU AI Act. Realising the benefits of technology and addressing associated regulatory requirements is mission critical for many businesses and Ian outlines how we help clients to do exactly that. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHSJkdmf #DORA #NIS2 #EUAIAct

The European Union has undertaken several initiatives to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy development, with a key focus on streamlining and speeding up permit-granting procedures under the Renewable Energy Directive. This is vital for delivering renewable energy projects and meeting Ireland's climate commitments. We look at the extent to which these requirements are now transposed in Irish law in our update on permit-granting procedures in Ireland. Read the full briefing here: https://lnkd.in/eEdDjuda #RenewableEnergy

Our firm has been shortlisted in the annual Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards in two categories - 'Partnership with Charity (LIC)' and 'Volunteering & Pro Bono Services'. These awards celebrate excellence in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility among businesses across Ireland. They are closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting purpose-driven practices that make a meaningful impact. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9. For more details, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gk6YK8kx

We are delighted to support the 9th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium, taking place from 17-18 September 2025 at Old Billingsgate in London, United Kingdom. As the Fund Finance Association's flagship event, the symposium will convene professionals from across the global fund finance ecosystem. Kevin Lynch (Partner, Debt Finance), Ben Rayner (Of Counsel, Debt Finance) and Aisling Brennan (Associate, Debt Finance) will attend the Symposium. To learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e_DttWg6

We are sponsoring the Annual European Compliance and Legal Conference 2025, taking place from 22-23 September in London. Sarah Thompson, Partner and Head of our Financial Regulation Group, will moderate the General Counsels Discussion on the second day (Tuesday, 23 September). This session will explore: 🔵 Key legal and regulatory challenges facing banks in the EU and UK 🔵 Coordination and collaboration across the business and with external law firms 🔵 Priorities for 2025 and beyond 🔵 How the legal function is evolving in terms of skills, risk, and technology The conference brings together professionals from compliance and legal affairs across Europe. It aims to strengthen collaboration among compliance officers, legal practitioners, regulators and industry experts to enhance compliance standards, promote ethical practices, and ensure legal compliance in the European business landscape. To learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/efeKWHE4 AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe)

On 4 March 2025, the Minister for Justice signed the first Commencement Order under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. This Order primarily focused on the formal establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, which will serve as the single, independent body responsible for regulating and licensing gambling activities in Ireland. In the five months since its establishment, the GRAI has undertaken a phased rollout of its regulatory functions, with an initial focus on licensing. The staged approach is intended to facilitate a smooth transition into operational capacity and reflects the graduated enactment of the Act. Find out more in our latest briefing: https://lnkd.in/eRjGy9_Z #GamblingRegulationAct

We have advised Mural Oncology plc (NASDAQ: MURA) on its recent agreement with XRA 5 Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty Corporation, to be acquired for a cash price of between $2.035 and $2.40 per share, using a first of its kind consideration structure for a public takeover in Ireland. The team was led by Christopher McLaughlin, David Vos (Corporate and M&A), Fintan Clancy (Tax) and Patrick Horan (Competition and Regulated Markets), and John Donald (Restructuring and Insolvency). The team included James Cotter, Andrea Bowdren, Susan O'Leary, Zara Anne Murphy, Niamh McCarthy (Corporate and M&A), Jessica Lewis and Nicola Cavey (Tax), Lís O'Connor (Competition and Regulated Markets) and Kenneth Dixon (Restructuring and Insolvency). For more, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/erCKvuQ8