As Ireland’s healthcare sector continues to grow, we are pleased to promote five senior lawyers to meet rising client demand. All five new Of Counsel work across our medical law and healthcare practices, serving both public and private clients. Kevin Power, Head of Medical Law, said the appointments reflect the depth and strength of our healthcare team. He commented: “These promotions recognise five outstanding lawyers who each bring sound judgement, practical insight, and deep sectoral experience. In today’s highly dynamic legal and regulatory landscape,...

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As digital transformation accelerates globally, the legal and commercial risks – but also opportunities – for US companies operating or investing in Europe are evolving just as quickly. That's why Osborne Clarke has launched the first edition of our new digital publication WAVE: Emerging Legal Trends in Digitalization. For US companies expanding or doing business internationally, WAVE is a timely reminder that innovation doesn't wait for legal certainty – especially in markets like the EU, where new regulations such as...

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Overview: The dollar has steadied today after yesterday's jump. Asia and Europe do not seem to be as enthusiastic about the dollar as North America seemed to be yesterday. President Trump indicated that sectoral tariffs on semiconductor chips and pharmaceuticals could be announced as early as August 1. He also said that there will be more bilateral deals announced. The greenback is mostly a little softer against the G10 currencies, with the Scandis the notable exception, unable to find much...

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IPTI’s usual monthly newsletter - the “President’s Message” - contains, inter alia, some summarised news articles from around the world. This IPTI publication - “Property Tax in the News” - contains some of the more interesting news articles concerning property taxes in North America and Europe which is where many of our members have a particular interest. Links to these and more, similarly summarised, articles - from North America, Europe and around the globe - can be found in...

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has been taking decisive steps to strengthen transparency, accountability, and workplace well-being. These include a 14-point Action Plan, launched in July 2024, developed with staff representatives to address priority areas identified through staff surveys. To date, the Group has delivered several concrete measures as part of this change: Appointment of an independent Ombudsperson that will join the EIB Group on 1 October to serve as a neutral resource and support confidential conflict resolution. Completion of...

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Eversheds Sutherland has been recognized as one of the top global law firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the first half of 2025. According to the latest report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the firm ranked ninth globally for the number of announced and completed deals, reaffirming its position as a leading advisor in the M&A sector. The report highlights Eversheds Sutherland's involvement in 165 announced transactions worth $23.37 billion and 158 completed deals valued at $17.44...

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Commission President von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote On Monday, July 7, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg regarding ongoing allegations related to the so-called “Pfizergate” controversy, which had prompted a motion of censure from far-right groups. During her remarks, von der Leyen firmly denied the accusations and described them as unfounded and politically motivated, seeking to defend both her integrity and the Commission’s conduct in vaccine procurement. She defended her leadership and vaccine...

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