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The article focuses on the Irish economy and legal market in 2013. Topics include the impact of the Irish property collapse on the economy, the foreign investment in the country's private equity market, and the economic recovery of the country. Information is provided on the Irish banking industry.

The article focuses on the legal sector within Ireland in 2013. Topics include the economic recovery in Ireland after the global economic recession, the growth of the country's property sector, and the increase in legal work for Irish firms. Information is provided on the increase in transactional activity.

The article focuses on the competence and attractiveness of Ireland to foreign directs investments (FDI) coming from the U.S. The high capital return gained by U.S. companies makes Ireland a venue for investment which is being supported by the Irish Development Agency (IDA). The visit of U.S. President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth have been observed important in propelling Ireland back into the international market.

The article discusses the economic growth of the funds industry in Ireland. It mentions that the assets under management (AUM) had reached an all-time high of 1.8 trillion euros by the end of 2010. However, the domestic economic problems of the country are likely related with the financial crisis. Michael Jackson, asset management head of Matheson Ormsby Prentice, states that the growth is sustainable due to an extremely competitive environment.

The article discusses internationalisation and the Irish legal industry as of 2015, and it mentions how Ireland's legal sector is diversifying outside of its British and American trade links by attempting to establish international relationships in Asia and Europe. Ireland's economic recovery is addressed in relation to the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Foreign direct investment in Ireland is examined, as well as the nation's corporate tax laws and the operations of Irish law firms.

The article discusses what the author refers to as a technology triumph in Ireland as of 2015, and it mentions how Ireland's tax rates have helped to lure additional technology companies to Ireland. The operations of computer companies Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. in Ireland are examined, along with data about the number of computer software and medical technology companies in Ireland. The European Commission's proposed Data Protection Regulation for the EU is assessed.

The author comments on the Irish legal sector diversifying outside of Great Britain and U.S. trade links. It is said that foreign direct investment (FDI) has driven predominantly Ireland's recovery since the 2008 global financial crisis. Healthy corporate tax regime and pool of willing workers in Ireland have allowed companies to establish European headquarters.

The author comments on the boom in Ireland's technology sector luring technology companies to the country. The technology sector is said to have driven a significant amount of transactional activity in the past few years. The country is now home to nine out of the top 10 software companies globally. In 2015, big law firms reported growth in merger & acquisition (M&A) work for technology clients.

The article reports that the Irish government has appointed law firm McCann FitzGerald as legal adviser to commercial bank Allied Irish Banks PLC (AIB) on its proposed capital restructuring. Other topics mentioned include the government bailout for AIB, the approval of the restructuring plans of the government for AIB by the European Commission and the timeline for the AIB restructuring.

The article discusses the connections between Irish and American law firms as of January 2014, focusing on foreign investments in Ireland and the costs associated with Irish law firms that operate in overseas locations such as New York, New York and Palo Alto, California. According to data issued by the Irish Development Agency, there were 531 U.S. companies operating in Ireland in June 2013. It states that private equity funds such as Kennedy Wilson and Blackstone have invested in Ireland.

The article presents information on the growing presence of Ireland's law firms in the U.S. The move aimed at increasing U.S. corporates' as well as financial institutions' interest in investing in assets of Ireland. According to a report from the Irish Development Agency (IDA), over 500 U.S. companies had made it presence in Ireland till June 2013.

The article focuses on the pharmaceutical sector within Ireland in 2013. Topics include the merger and acquisition of pharmaceutical companies in the country, the presence of large pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer in Ireland, and the use of research and development (R&D) tax credits in Ireland.

The article reports on the collapse of the property market causing the decline of the overall economy of Ireland and its impact on law firms. The decline is attributed to the decrease of property prices in 2008. It notes that this compels the country to look for bailout from the European Union and leads to the establishment of the National Asset Management Agency.

The article reports that 19 companies have been appointed by telecommunications firm British Telecommunications PLC (BT) to advise it on matters in Great Britain and Ireland. The companies include Carter-Ruck, Olswang, Sheridans and Wiggin. The media specialists have been selected before BT's launch of a sports channel, which will broadcast Premier League football matches.

The article reports that largest firms of Ireland has taken part in 1.3 billion sale of pensions company Irish Life PLC to insurance centered financial holding company Great-West Lifeco. It stats that Tim Scanlon and Éanna Mellett, Head and senior associate of the Matheson financial institutions respectively, advice government to sell off the pensions business.

The article reports on a deal completed by Irish law firm Arthur Cox with Irish government to restructure its bank debt. According to the law firm, the deal has been struck to restructure the national bank debt. In this agreement, the European Central Bank (ECB) allows the Irish government to replace 21.3 billion pounds of promissory notes, which were used to bail out Anglo Irish and Irish Nationwide, having long-term government bonds with maturities of up to 40 years.

The article reports on the move of Irish firm A & L Goodbody to establish a team of lawyers to target investment of German clients in Ireland and Germany. It states that a group of lawyers headed by partner Adrian Burke will provide advice to German clients on inward investment in Ireland and in Germany, Moreover, the law firm has launched a Palo Alto office in California as part of its international expansion and has set up a secondment programme with Chinese law firms.

The article reports on the launch of an in-house advocacy team by Maples & Cader in Ireland. It is inferred that the advocacy team has been launched ahead of the regulatory changes in the solicitors' profession. The advocacy team will be headed Enda O'Keeffe, working alongside Nicholas Cole, Michael Kennedy and Eoin Morris.

The article focuses on the issues addressed by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz in a keynote speech at the annual conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) held in Dublin, Ireland. He stresses the failure to solve the problems of the global financial crises. He emphasizes the impact of austerity measures on the global economy.

The article reports that both food and agriculture and technology sectors of Ireland are providing opportunities for lawyers. It states that due to innovation in these sectors, international companies are investing in them. It mentions that law firm William Fry is reopening its office in London, England due to increasing amount of international work coming in. Edward Miller of the company Maples and Calder, highlights that they are interested in both as they are similar in terms of dynamics.

The article reports on the proposal of the Legal Services Bill in Ireland in 2011. It mentions that the bill could see the legal profession of the country embrace concepts including alternative business structures, splitting regulation from representation and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, the bill, in respect of where substantial work has made, is being finalised and developed in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General.

The article focuses on the proposal from the Law Society of Ireland (LSI) to bailout the Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund (SMDF), an insurer, for 16 million euros in Ireland. It cites the large fims' criticism to LSI due to its decision of granting the bailout to SDMF. Vincent Crowley, a partner at niche immigration firm Collins Crowley, contradicts the bailout due to the uncertainty of the 16 million euros to cover the SMDF's shortfall.

The article reports that British law firm Eversheds has entered into a groundbreaking Anglo-Irish alliance with top-10 Irish firm O'Donnell Sweeney. The two firms will remain financially independent for the time being, but Eversheds chairman Alan Jenkins said that it is possible that it may end up in a merger.

This article reports that an international coalition of lawyers has slammed the legal system in Zimbabwe. Bar leaders, including the chair of the Bar of England and Wales Stephen Irwin QC, and representatives from Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, visited Zimbabwe in April 2004 to produce a report on the state of the country's legal system. The report, published last week paints a shocking picture of violence, arrest and intimidation against Zimbabwean judges and lawyers. The report says that the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe Godfrey Chidyausiku was appointed to his role directly from the High Court bench ahead of many Supreme Court justices.