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New judicial guidelines on the commissioning, preparation, content and usage of expert reports in family law proceedings have been launched. The guidelines were drawn up by a committee chaired by High Court judge Ms Justice Nuala Jackson and including Judges Sinéad Ní Chúlach&aa

The most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State has completed its journey through the Oireachtas. The International Protection Bill 2026 paves the way for the implementation in Ireland of the controversial EU Migration and Asylum Pact, though human rights advocates say i

Cleaver Fulton Rankin director Sinead Stewart has been presented with the Professional Services Excellence award at the Women in Business NI Awards 2026. The award recognises women who consistently exceed expectations in a professional services environment.

Former Arthur Cox partner Cormac Kissane has been appointed as a non-executive director of Jersey-based fiduciary and administration solutions provider VG. Mr Kissane, who will support the firm's plans to establish a presence in Ireland, was a capital markets and structure finance partner at Arthur

Lidl and Iceland Foods have become the first companies to have advertisements banned under new UK restrictions on junk food marketing. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said promotions by both retailers breached rules introduced on 5 January, which prohibit advertising foods high in fat, sal

DLA Piper's Declan Lavelle has been recruited by Alvarez & Marsal Tax, part of global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), to co-lead the establishment of its new Ireland tax practice. Mr Lavelle, who was a tax partner at DLA Piper and previously worked at William Fry and D

Partners at Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft have voted in favour of what has been described as the largest law firm combination in history. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader will have annual revenue of more than $3.6 billion and a team of 3,100 lawyers across 18 countries, becoming one of

Police have made several arrests amid allegations of "genital theft" which have led to assaults, theft and destruction of property. At least 10 people have been detained in connection with the rumours sweeping Zanzibar's Mjini Magharibi region, according to Tanzanian news website The Citizen.

A&L Goodbody was sole legal adviser to Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc on a recommended cash offer of around €1.62bn from pan-European and US banking group BAWAG. The offer followed PTSB's formal sales process, which was announced at the end of October 2025.

Privacy campaigners have suggested that reported government plans to expand the Public Services Card (PSC) into a form of national ID card will "compound the legal issues with the card rather than resolving them". According to media reports, government ministers have discussed using the Social Welfa

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has welcomed progress on the implementation of recommendations to address barriers facing aspiring and early career solicitors and barristers. Developments include expanded training routes, increased financial supports and diversity initiatives are set

Great Britain's Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its guidance on implementing a UK Supreme Court ruling on gender, following government requests to amend draft proposals submitted last year. The EHRC said it had revised the code of practice after receiving ministerial feedback

Coyne Solicitors has acquired and incorporated fellow Lucan-based practice Declan J O'Connell & Co Solicitors. As of Monday, the firm is now trading as Coyne Solicitors incorporating Declan J O’Connell & Co Solicitors.

William Fry is advising the State on the sale of its latest remaining shareholding in an Irish bank, expected to net €931 million for the State. Austrian bank BAWAG P.S.K. is proposing to acquire the entire issued share capital of Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc for €1.6 billion.

JMK Solicitors has been ranked as Northern Ireland's most active personal injury law firm for a 12th consecutive year. The latest figures from the compensation recovery unit (CRU) within the Department for Communities show that JMK managed 2,414 cases in 2025, more than any other firm.