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Insights on cross-border M&A: opportunities and challenges for Ireland
Cross-border M&A have long been a key component of Ireland’s open and globally integrated economy. Given its strategic position as a gateway between the EU, the UK, and the US, Ireland remains an attractive hub for cross-border deal-making. However, geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, and macroeconomic uncertainties present significant challenges for businesses engaged in such transactions.
Mar 19, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG
The overlooked “S” in ESG: It’s time for businesses to step up to the food, health, and wellbeing plate
In corporate boardrooms and during investment discussions, ESG has become a dominant marker for evaluating business sustainability. Yet, while environmental concerns often take centre stage and governance is driven by regulatory obligations, the seemingly silent “S” – Social Responsibility – remains an afterthought.
Brendan Kean Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Mar 13, 2025
83 PEOPLE
Advisory Business in Ireland & the UK Corporate Tax
US Tariffs – a status update
President Trump announced on 6 March 2025 that the US were continuing to review possible ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ with an implantation date of 2 April 2025. At time of writing, the scope and impacted countries in unknown but we expect this to include the EU as the US President has made it clear that he considers there is an imbalance in trade between the US and EU.
Andrew Thurston Mar 11, 2025
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Advisory
Insights on IDA Ireland’s New Five-Year Strategy: Aiming for Sustainable Growth Amid Uncertainty
IDA Ireland's recently launched five-year strategy, ‘Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation’, presents an ambitious goal of creating 75,000 new jobs through new investment projects.
Mar 4, 2025
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Advisory Business in Ireland & the UK Sustainability & ESG Corporate Tax
EU announces major CBAM simplifications: Reduced compliance burden for SMEs
On the 26th February, the EU Commission announced its ‘Omnibus’ package, confirming the simplifications to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The proposal document and supporting ‘Commission Staff Working Document’ (SWD) were released the following day, outlining amendments to CBAM Regulation 2023/956.
Andrew Thurston Mar 3, 2025
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External Audit Sustainability & ESG
Statement response in regard to the EU Announcements on EU Green Deal
The European Commission has today proposed legislation that will pull 80% of potential companies out of mandatory sustainability reporting requirements. A number of companies in the first wave of adoption have already published their CSRD reports, and are now embedding the principles of the EU Taxonomy in their business.
Brendan Kean Feb 27, 2025
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Audit and Assurance Sustainability & ESG
The EU’s proposed Omnibus Legislation: What businesses need to know
As part of the European Green Deal, a series of directives were passed by the EU to force businesses to address climate change and report carbon emissions. The goal is to comply with the climate initiatives of the 2015 Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed to hold countries accountable in their commitment to mitigating climate change.
Feb 25, 2025
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Audit and Assurance Sustainability & ESG
Baker Tilly Ireland achieves Sustainable Assurance Service Provider licence
Baker Tilly Ireland achieves Sustainable Assurance Service Provider licence
Feb 17, 2025
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Taxation
United States denounces OECD Global Tax Deal
The White House issued a memorandum on the OECD Global Tax Deal, which stipulates that the Global Tax Deal has no force or effect in the United States.
Feb 7, 2025
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Tax
European Central Bank expected to cut interest rates four more times this year
European Central Bank expected to cut interest rates four more times this year
Professor Joe Nellis Jan 30, 2025
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EUDR: Update on the Due Diligence Statement Process and the EUDR Platform
EUDR: Update on the Due Diligence Statement Process and the EUDR Platform
Andrew Thurston Jan 29, 2025
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