European Union: Corporate/Commercial Law

Modern family wealth is increasingly international. Entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families often hold assets across multiple jurisdictions, while family members may reside in different countries.

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes. Staying abreast on the latest developments and requirements is important for investors planning permanent residence or citizenship in Portugal.

For Golden Visa and other residency permit holders in Portugal, protecting long-term residency rights is now becoming the primary strategic objective.

Ireland is raising the financial thresholds for mandatory merger control notifications from July 2026, increasing the combined Irish turnover requirement from €60 million to €100 million and the individual turnover threshold from €10 million to €15 million. This change follows recommendations from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and a public consultation process, with significant implications for transaction notification requirements and regulatory oversight.

Ireland's EU Council Presidency has unveiled an ambitious programme centred on three interconnected priorities: competitiveness, values, and security. The agenda spans critical legislative files across financial services, technology, energy, and industrial policy, while positioning simplification and resilience as cross-cutting themes that will shape policy choices across all Council formations.

What ultimately determines whether a compliance programme succeeds or fails? Most professionals would point to effective controls, robust governance, adequate resources, regulatory expertise, or technological sophistication. All of these are important.

The Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CEPANI) has introduced revised Arbitration Rules effective June 1, 2026, designed to modernize dispute resolution through enhanced digital capabilities, clearer multiparty procedures, and integrated mediation processes.

CEPANI, the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, has issued new Arbitration Rules entering into force on 1 June 2026, building on the modernisation achieved in the 2020...

In a revealing conversation with Insider magazine, Anna Mylona articulates how Elias Neocleous & Co LLC differentiates itself as an employer through values-driven culture rather than compensation alone. She explores the firm's strategic approach to talent retention, professional development, and the integration of technology while maintaining a human-centered workplace philosophy.

The European Commission has launched dual consultations on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), seeking feedback from both retail users and industry stakeholders on whether the regulation remains fit for purpose. Key areas under review include the treatment of decentralized finance, stablecoins, crypto-asset service providers, NFTs, tokenised deposits, and the private-law treatment of tokens, with responses due by 31 August 2026.

There have been several notable developments under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) in recent months. This article provides a brief overview of the key changes and their practical implications.

The Central Bank of Ireland has published findings from its thematic assessment of compliance functions within MiFID investment firms, revealing both strengths and critical gaps in how firms manage regulatory obligations. The assessment examined firms' adherence to compliance requirements, monitoring processes, and board reporting practices, identifying specific areas where improvements are urgently needed. Firms are now expected to conduct self-assessments and address identified deficiencies promptly.