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The Irish Government has published the General Scheme of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would integrate marine protected area designation into Ireland's existing maritime spatial planning framework. This legislative proposal aims to protect 30% of Irish waters by 2030 while establishing new compliance obligations for public bodies and consultation mechanisms for stakeholders with maritime interests.

The debate over replacing investor-State arbitration with a permanent standing investment court has moved from theory to practice, with UNCITRAL Working Group III now considering detailed draft statutes. While proponents argue that a permanent bench would reduce repeat-player incentives and improve consistency, critics warn that concentrating appointment power in States' hands, eliminating party participation in tribunal selection, and creating hierarchical appellate structures may introduce new problems of

Ankura's insights hub showcases the firm's latest analysis across cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, corporate governance reforms, and market dynamics. From malware campaigns exploiting AI tools to new UK governance requirements and evolving crypto disputes, these articles examine how organizations navigate emerging risks and operational challenges.

SEBI has floated a consultation paper dated August 10, 2026, proposing two distinct sets of amendments affecting issuers of privately placed, listed non-convertible debt securities .