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03.03.2017
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Publication of Mediation Bill 2017
The long-awaited Mediation Bill 2017 was published by the minister for justice and equality on February 13 2017. The bill's underlying objective is to promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court... READ MORE
08.03.2017
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Hon Julie Bishop MP, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, attends IACC briefing at Matheson
Pictured at the IACC breakfast briefing hosted by Matheson are (L-R): Helen Kelly, Partner and Head of EU, Competition and Regulatory Law at Matheson; Peter Oakes, IACC President; Vincent Crowley, IACC Vice President; and Hon... READ MORE
10.03.2017
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New Olympic Council of Ireland Chief Addresses Matheson Lawyers
Pictured (L-R): Helen Kelly, Matheson Partner and Head of the EU Competition Regulatory Law Group; Michael Jackson, Matheson Managing Partner; and Sarah Keane, President of the Olympic Council of Ireland and Swim Ireland CEO. Sarah... READ MORE
13.03.2017
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MIPIM 2017 – Brian Doran and Leonie Dunne to Attend Annual Property Conference
Brian Doran and Leonie Dunne, Partners in Matheson’s Commercial Real Estate team, will attend the annual MIPIM Conference from 14 – 17 March 2017. MIPIM is one of the largest property conferences with 23,000 participants... READ MORE
15.03.2017
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Court of Appeal Confirms There is No General Duty of Good Faith in Irish Contract Law
Significance and application of decision A recent Court of Appeal decision has restored certainty that, under Irish law, there is no general duty of good faith in the context of commercial contracts. The decision at... READ MORE
21.03.2017
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Matheson Advises Church & Dwight on its $160 Million Acquisition of Viviscal
Leading Irish law firm Matheson has advised Nasdaq-listed Church & Dwight Co, Inc. on its acquisition of Irish haircare brand Viviscal Limited for US$160 million. The deal completed on 17 January 2017. Viviscal is the... READ MORE