Arthur Cox LLP

We are sponsoring the Energy Ireland Conference, which will take place at Croke Park, Dublin, from June 11-12, 2025. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the event, coming at a pivotal time in the energy transition. Energy Ireland is Ireland’s number one energy conference, bringing together all the key stakeholders in the Irish energy sector. Key topics that will be discussed at the conference include Ireland’s energy security, planning for energy infrastructure, financing Ireland’s energy transition, electricity market design and reform, and the European energy policy outlook. To learn more about the Energy Ireland conference, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/es5ydY3S #EngeryIreland2025

Certain sections of the Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 have been commenced with effect from 27 January 2025. These largely relate to regulatory powers of the Charities Regulatory Authority, the Charity Appeals Tribunal and the High Court. Further Commencement Orders are required to give effect to the remaining sections of the Act. Our Charities Group summarises the sections now in force by virtue of the January 24 2025 Commencement Order, in a new briefing:  https://lnkd.in/eMMAGmvS

The NIS 2 Directive, represents a significant advancement in the European Union’s approach to cybersecurity. Building on the foundations of the original NIS Directive, NIS 2 expands its scope to cover a broader range of sectors and entities, ensuring that critical infrastructure across the EU is better protected against cyber threats. The directive introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements, including enhanced measures for securing supply chains and detailed reporting obligations. Last year, our Technology and Innovation Group created a three-part series, led by Vivian Spies, which has been collated into this podcast episode. This podcast will focus on new requirements, cybersecurity risk management and reporting, and liability and governance under NIS2. To listen to the full podcast, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ezXMEdxa

We are delighted to announce that Chambers and Partners Global Guide has released its 2025 rankings, and we have successfully maintained our Band 1 ranking across seven practice groups, while 25 of our Partners have also been recognised. Their research team thoroughly reviews thousands of submissions, conducts extensive interviews with lawyers and clients, and analyses key market trends to provide comprehensive and reliable rankings. This accomplishment highlights our dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us. Visit our website for more on Chambers Global Guide 2025: https://lnkd.in/ekp-CUyv #ChambersGlobal2025

Eve Mulconry, Partner and Head of our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations Group, has been featured in The Currency’s annual Litigation Survey. The article offers an in-depth analysis of Ireland’s evolving dispute landscape, highlighting significant developments from high-profile cases to regulatory changes. It examines how Ireland’s legal framework adapts to new challenges, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trends in dispute resolution. In the article, Eve describes a redefinition of what it means to be a litigator: “Everything is multi-disciplinary and highly specialised. You’re working in teams with competition lawyers, forensics experts, data-protection experts, and environmental specialists, all on the same matter.” Read the full article on The Currency's website here (paywall): https://lnkd.in/euhgJkVH

We are pleased to sponsor the 14th Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium, hosted by the Fund Finance Association . The symposium is a major international fund finance calendar event, bringing together investors, fund managers, bankers and lawyers for education and networking within the fund finance market. The Fund Finance Association hosts annual events in Miami, London, and Asia, with its 2024 events attended by over 2,500 industry professionals representing over 500 firms. For more on the Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eGN99F8p

We are delighted to have advised Attica Bank, S.A. on the securitisation of their “Domus” and “Rhodium” non-performing loan portfolios. These securitisation transactions were executed simultaneously and were among the most intricate NPL securitisations in the Greek market to date. The transactions, with a combined book value of approximately €3.7 billion, represents another significant Greek NPL transaction supported by the Arthur Cox team. Our team was led by Aiden Small, Brendan Kennedy, Aisling Kelly (Structured Finance and Securitisation) and included David Kilty, Edwina Hilton (Tax), Conor McKeown and Nicola Booth (Structured Finance and Securitisation). To learn more about the deal visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eirqP_at

In conjunction with Wind Energy Ireland we are pleased to announce the continuation of the Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary, which is now open for applications. We are offering a €10,000 boost to students pursuing studies related to renewable energy. This initiative aims to support the next generation of innovators and leaders in the field of sustainable energy. The bursary was established in memory of our former partner Niamh Burke, who played a significant role in the development of the Irish wind energy sector and advised on many of Ireland’s largest energy, infrastructure, and construction projects. It provides financial assistance to help cover tuition fees, research costs, and other educational expenses. All relevant disciplines are open for consideration including economics, engineering, law, planning, policy, science and others. It is open to students planning to study in these or related fields in Ireland, at postgraduate level in 2025. If more than one person is selected, the bursary monies will be split between the successful applicants. Danielle Conaghan, Partner and Head of Environment and Planning at Arthur Cox LLP commented, “We are proud to provide the Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary. It empowers the next generation of leaders in the renewable sector who are passionate about making a difference; enables them to innovate, create and shape the future of our renewables sector and drives the delivery of a more resilient and sustainable energy landscape in Ireland. To us, it represents an important investment in the future of sustainable energy.” To learn more about the bursary, please visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eubeAzdE #renewableenergy #bursary #climatechange #windenergy

We are proud to support this year's Girls’ Public Speaking Competition, hosted by the Irish Federation of University Women (IrFUW). An annual event since the 1950s, the Girls’ Public Speaking Competition is open to girls aged 15 and under across the country. It is an annual event designed to give young girls the opportunity to speak in public, in a safe space, while developing the skills needed for researching topics, public speaking, and competing. Schools around the county are participating in the regional heats of the competition, and the final will be hosted in Galway in the Ardilaun Hotel on 22 March. For more, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e38AVCwJ

Our LGBTQ+ firm network alliance was delighted to host an event on Wednesday for students from LGBTQ+ college societies across Ireland. The students participated in a round table discussion and learned about EDI at Arthur Cox. The day involved presentations about activities on the students' campuses, and group discussions on the thematic and practical issues they face, as well as future collaboration ideas. The firm is proud to support LGBTQ+ societies across the country and hosted its first round table event in 2023. We look forward to welcoming the societies back again next year!