Ireland: International Trade & Investment

The European Union has introduced its most comprehensive overhaul of foreign direct investment screening since 2020, establishing harmonised minimum standards across all Member States for reviewing investments in strategically sensitive sectors. This revised framework significantly expands the scope of transactions subject to review, introduces stricter procedural requirements, and enhances coordination mechanisms between national authorities and the European Commission.

Arthur Cox provides comprehensive legal guidance on customs and international trade law, helping Irish and international clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks including customs classification, export controls, and evolving sanctions regimes. The firm's integrated approach combines customs expertise with sanctions and export control specialization to ensure businesses maintain full compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a pivotal moment, with a six-month agenda centered on competitiveness, values, and security. The programme emphasizes simplification of existing frameworks, resilience across critical sectors, and preparation for the EU's next long-term investment cycle through 2034.

RDJ held its Geopolitical event, Global Currents: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and their Impact on Ireland, at its Cork office at 85 South Mall with keynote speaker...

On 21 August 2025, the European Union and the United States issued a joint statement, announcing they had agreed a framework for an agreement on reciprocal, fair and balanced trade.

The current situation with respect to US tariffs is evolving on a weekly basis and is subject to change.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities ("CRU") published a consultation paper on proposed structural changes to Electricity Network Tariffs to apply from 1 October 2022...

The July CSO figures have shown that the value of exports from Ireland decreased by €736 million (-5%) in July 2021 when compared to July 2020.

For parties involved in cross-border civil disputes, the departure of the UK from the EU gives rise to a number of issues.