As we approach the end of 2020 with little to no change in outlook for aviation, it’s perhaps a good time to look ahead to 2021 and what that may hold in store for industry. Below are some themes that would seem to be on the cards, but whatever happens, the stark reality is some […]
Data Protection Series: Data Subject Access Requests Part I: the chink in the employer’s armour
As referenced in our previous data protection update, this second article in our data protection series discusses significant issues that arise for employers when responding to data subject access requests from current or former employees. Our Employment & Corporate Immigration Department regularly advise employers in respect of data protection issues within the context of employment disputes. […]
Back in July, British Airways announced that with immediate effect, all 31 of its remaining Boeing 747s were to be retired. Quite simply the pandemic has decimated the aviation industry, and long haul flights in particular, to such an extent that they are now considered surplus to requirements. This morning (8 October), the final two […]
Ironically, I was kindly asked to give a European view of Brexit for the Lafferty Group this week. I say, ironically, because it was in my role as an Irish lawyer for an Irish law firm, yet I was speaking from London as an Australian who’s also re-qualified as an English solicitor after leaving the Sydney bar in […]
Private Equity One of the most interesting aspects of the recent rescue packages for both Virgin Atlantic and LATAM Airlines in recent weeks is the ability and desire of private equity to provide the necessary cash to bail both airlines out. Their interest in aviation assets isn’t new of course, their emergence in this sector […]
The primary policy objectives of The Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (the “Act”) are to:- Reduce alcohol consumption to 9.1 litres of pure alcohol per person per annum by 2020; Delay the initiation of alcohol consumption by children and young people; Reduce the harms caused by the misuse of alcohol; and Regulate the supply and […]
COVID-19 Employment Update: Guidance on the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
This recent article by our Employment & Corporate Immigration Team, discusses the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme which came into effect from today 1 September 2020 until 31 March 2021. The scheme, which replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, has been introduced as part of the July Job Stimulus Plan which offers assistance to employers affected […]
Nordic Aviation – What is a Scheme of Arrangement? A tumultuous summer In July this year, Nordic Aviation Capital (“NAC”) sought and was granted at the Irish High Court, a scheme of arrangement under the Companies Act 2014. The scheme’s result saw, amongst other things, a 12-month standstill and deferral of approximately US$5bn of both […]
Ominous news that the UK e-money subsidiary of scandal-ridden Wirecard AG is “intending to wind-down its FCA-regulated business” and that “the business will continue to trade while alternative arrangements are being made with its card providers.” Having advised on the set up and transition of various prepaid card programmes and customers, I’m aware this is highly technical […]
Employment Update: Transdev Ireland Limited v Michael Caplis
This article considers a recent judgment by the High Court dismissing an appeal on a point of law by the employer, Transdev Ireland Limited, against the decision of the Labour Court. The Labour Court found that the dismissal of a Luas tram driver for moonlighting as a taxi driver was a disproportionate response to a […]
Déjà vu! Suspension of Right to Claim Redundancy Extended Once Again
This article provides a brief update on government’s decision to extend the suspension of redundancy provisions relating to temporary lay-off and short-time work until November 30th 2020. We are available to discuss any issues that may arise for you as a result of your evolving obligations as an employer during this time of uncertainty. For […]
EU Regulation of Crowdfunding Services Builds On The Approach to Payment Services
The EU Parliament is about to adopt a crowdfunding regulation that will enable ‘European crowdfunding service providers’ (ECSPs) to facilitate businesses raising funding directly from investors across the EU far more easily than they can today. The regulation calls for the related funds flows to be handled under payment services regulation, and adds operational and prudential requirements […]
