Thought Leadership

What does CRD VI mean for financial services in Ireland?
As Article 21c of CRD VI ushers in a new era for third-country access to the EU banking market, firms need clarity, strategy and the right expertise.

Article 21c of CRD VI: Impact of CRD VI on cross-border lending involving Irish companies and structures
From 11 January 2027, in order to provide core banking services in the EU, third-country undertakings will be required to establish a licensed branch in each EU Member State in which they provide core banking services or to operate through an appropriately authorised and/or passported EU entity.

Article 21c: Key considerations for aviation finance transactions
This briefing focuses on aviation-specific structures and is intended as a practical, transaction-level guide for market participants.

Distance marketing reforms: Irish transposition
Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (DMD II) entered into force in December 2023.

Commission communication on the competitiveness of the banking sector
On Friday 17 July 2026, the European Commission published its Communication on the Competitiveness of the Banking Sector and the Single Market in Banking (the Communication).

Financial Regulation: Authorisation processes in Ireland
In this podcast episode, Jennifer Duffy and Aaron Tangney, Senior Associates in our Financial Regulation Group, discuss what firms need to know when seeking regulatory authorisation in Ireland.

Ireland consults on reform of Limited Partnership Framework
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) has launched a public consultation on targeted reforms to Ireland’s limited partnership regime.
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