News & Insights
Please search below for the latest publications, clients updates, news and events from across the firm.
DORA: Repercussions for ICT third party service providers
by David Naughton, Jane O’Grady, Katrina Smyth
Seed and Venture Capital Scheme 2025 - 2029
Enterprise Ireland has issued a call for expressions of interest pursuant to the Seed and Venture Capital Scheme 2025 – 2029. The...
Changes to the Companies Act 2014
by Colm Hanley, Michelle Howe, Denise Twomey, Patricia Kelly
Acquisition of Bond Chemicals Limited by Calibre Scientific
LK Shields was delighted to act as Irish legal advisors for Calibre Scientific in the acquisition of Bond Chemicals Limited. ...
DeepIE Ventures’ participation in the investment round of Ovagen Group Limited
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act DeepIE Ventures in connection with its participation in the investment round of...
Acquisition of Kitchen Safe Services Limited by Ranger Services Holdings Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act as Irish counsel for Ranger Fire and Security in its acquisition of KSS Fire...
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Navigating the Future: Key Employment Law Developments and What to Expect in 2025
We are delighted to invite you to a webinar which looks ahead to the Key Employment Law Developments of 2025. Key...
Changes in Commercial Rates Regime
by Patrick Ryan, Stephen Browne
Energy Storage Systems and the 2030 Climate Action Plan Targets
by Seanna Mulrean
AI and MiFID
by David Naughton, Jane O’Grady, Katrina Smyth
Transactions and Share Schemes - Step Plan
by Gillian Dully
Get Ready for Ireland’s New Cyber Security Regime
by Jane O’Grady, Ian Lavelle, Laura Keane
5 Legal Protections for Investors in Early-Stage Tech Investments
by Lester Sosa-Villatoro
Sponsorship of Dublin International Disputes Week 2024
LK Shields are delighted to sponsor the Dublin International Disputes Week 2024 taking place at Dublin Castle from 30th...
Sure Valley Ventures’s participation in the investment round of Purple Transform Limited.
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for it’s longstanding client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with...
Unfair Dismissal Award Made to Former Senior Executive at Twitter
by Aoife Bradley
Incentivising Employees in 2024 and Beyond
by Gillian Dully
Investment by Quintas Wealth Management Limited in Epic Global Agency Limited.
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Quintas Wealth Management Limited in its investment in Epic Global Agency...
Due Diligence Tips for Seed Investment in Technology Companies
by Emmet Scully, Lester Sosa-Villatoro
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The Adoption of AI in Financial Services
Keynote address by Minister of State for Financial Services Neale Richmond, T.D. Panel Discussion on the Adoption of Artificial...
BVP Investments Limited invests in Legitfit Limited
BVP Investments Limited has procured an investment out of the 2023 BVP EII Fund into Legitfit Limited. Legitfit’s business...
Investment in EIDA Solutions
We were delighted to advise Renatus Capital Partners on its investment in EIDA Solutions, having previously advised on the establishment...
Sale of CRS to Coolworld
We were delighted to advise Renatus Capital Partners on the sale of CRS, having previously advised on the initial investment...
Sale of AQF Medical to UFP Technologies
We were delighted to advise Renatus Capital (one of the sellers) on the sale of AQF Medical to UFP...
Investment in DP Medical by Foresight Group
We were delighted to advise Foresight Group on its investment in DP Medical. DP Medical is a UK-based distributor of...
Corporate Sustainability Reporting
The CSRD and New Obligations for Irish Companies. Certain companies in Ireland will now be required to comply with sustainability...
€250 Million Seed and Venture Capital Scheme Announced
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke T.D has announced an allocation of €250 million to...
ORS acquires Pro-Fire & Design Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for ORS, an Erisbeg portfolio company, on its acquisition of Pro-Fire ...
Atlantic Bridge’s participation in the series B round of CroiValve Limited.
LK Shields was delighted to act for Atlantic Bridge in connection with its participation in the series B...
Sure Valley Ventures’s participation in the investment round of Phinxt Robotics Ltd
LK Shields was delighted to act for its longstanding client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with its investment in Phinxt...
Irish Limited Partnerships: Annual Return and Financial Reporting Obligations
by Colm Hanley, Michelle Howe, Patricia Kelly, Denise Twomey
Participation of MiddleGame Ventures and other existing investors in the series A round of Trustap Ltd
LK Shields was delighted to act for MiddleGame Ventures and other existing investors in connection with their participation in the...
Sure Valley Ventures Participate in the Investment Round of Vortex IQ Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for its longstanding client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with its investment in...
Expanded Thresholds for Company Size Audit and Abridgement Exemptions
by Colm Hanley, Michelle Howe, Patricia Kelly, Denise Twomey
AI, Machine Learning & Big Data Laws and Regulations 2024
LK Shields is delighted to announce that Jane O’Grady has made an exclusive contribution for Ireland to the...
Abbey International Finance Acquires Stake in Blackberry Hearing Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for Abbey International Finance in connection with its investment in Blackberry Hearing Limited. The...
Sure Valley invests in Itty-Bit Limited
LK Shields advised Sure Valley Ventures an early-stage venture capital fund on its recent co-lead investment in Itty-Bit Limited. ...
EU State Aid and Tax Measures: CJEU Judgment in the Amazon Case
by Marco Hickey
Investment by Quintas Wealth Management Limited in Customer Experience Holdings Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for Quintas Wealth Management Limited in its investment in Customer Experience Holdings Limited. The...
ELTIF 2.0: Welcome Developments
by David Naughton, Katrina Smyth
Actions to Protect or Enforce the Collective Interests of Consumers
by Heather Mahon, Jill Callanan
Investment round of Inspeq AI Limited
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for it’s longstanding client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with...
Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources
by Aoife Bradley
Law of Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty and LPT, Finance (No. 2) Act 2023
Emmet Scully has co-edited ‘Law of Capital Acquisitions Tax, Stamp Duty and LPT, Finance Act 2023’ recently published by...
Digital Assets in 2024
by David Naughton, Narita Woods
Why Choose Ireland? Structured Finance And Securitisation
by David Naughton, Mina Dawood
Verdane, a Norwegian based private equity firm, acquires majority stake in Corlytics Limited
We acted for Kernel Capital, Infinity Capital and other shareholders in the sale of 80% of their shareholding in Corlytics Limited...
Sale of Neylons Facility Management to Apleona Ireland Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for the shareholders in the sale of Neylons Facility Management to Apleona. ...
Sponsorship of The Real Deal 2024
LK Shields is delighted to announce their sponsor of Ireland's premier event for entrepreneurs - The Real Deal...
Sale of JFW Renewables Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for Gearóid Whelan in the sale of his shares in JFW Renewables...
Designated Maritime Area Plans
by Philip Daly, Jamie Ritchie
Missed an Annual Return Deadline?
by Colm Hanley, Michelle Howe, Patricia Kelly, Denise Twomey
Company Secretarial Newsletter – April 2024
by Colm Hanley, Michelle Howe, Patricia Kelly, Denise Twomey
Updated CBI Expectations for PI and EMI Authorisation and AISP Registration
On 9 April, the Central Bank of Ireland published updated authorisation expectations for firms that are seeking authorisation as a Payment...
Share Schemes: A Review of Recent Developments
There are a wide range of share-based remuneration schemes available for employees in Ireland. Revenue approved arrangements qualify for...
Amendments to the Companies Act 2014
The General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024 has been published. It is a...
Purchase of Lewralos Limited (known as Wood Communications Limited) by Alcadon Group AB (publ.)
LK Shields was delighted to act for Alcadon Group AB (publ.) in the purchase of Wood Communications Limited. Alcadon Group...
Legal 500 2024
LK Shields has once again been highly ranked in the latest edition of The Legal 500 2024 guide to outstanding...
Sale of Murphy Geospatial Group Limited to Woolpert Ireland Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for the founders of the Murphy Geospatial Group Limited in the sale of the...
Chambers Europe 2024
Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers Europe has again highly ranked a number of our practice areas and solicitors...
Volition Capital Fund V, L.P. participation in the series A round of the Halo Technologies Europe Ltd
LK Shields was delighted to assist Volition Capital on Irish law matters in connection with its participation in...
LK Shields advises Fairstone Ireland on its expansion into the Irish market
LK Shields is delighted to have advised Fairstone Ireland on its three recent partnerships with Carey Financial Planning (Galway), Murray ...
Chambers Global 2024
Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers Global has again highly ranked a number of our practice areas and solicitors. Our...
Acquisition of Eight Degrees Brewing Company Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for Scott Baigent and Cameron Wallace in their acquisition of Eight Degrees Brewing Company...
7 Reasons Northern Irish Businesses Should Invest in ROI
by Jonathan Braden
Occupli acquires Elite Private Ambulance Service (Cork) Limited
LK Shields is delighted to have acted for Occupli, part of the Erisbeg Group, on its acquisition of Elite Private...
LK Shields Announces New Technology and Innovation Partner
LK Shields is delighted to announce Jane O’Grady’s promotion to partner of the firm. Jane...
BVP Investments Limited invests in Coindrum Limited
BVP Investments Limited has procured an investment out of the 2022 BVP EII Fund into Coindrum Limited. Coindrum’s business...
Acquisition by Seidor of Teamsoft Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for Seidor in its acquisition of Teamsoft Limited as it expands its footprint...
Sale of Allied Automation Limited
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to have acted in the sale of Allied Automation Limited to Greatech Technology Berhad. ...
Newly Qualified Associate Solicitors
Congratulations to our latest group of newly qualified associate solicitors. They will each be admitted to the roll of solicitors...
The Planning and Development Bill 2023 - Update
The Planning and Development Bill 2023 (the Bill) is the third largest Bill in the history of the State and represents...
BVP Investments Limited invests in Invert Robotics
BVP Investments Limited has procured an investment out of the 2022 BVP EII Fund into Invert Robotics Group Limited. Invert Robotics...
Who’s Who Legal: Competition 2023
Marco Hickey, Partner, EU, Competition and Regulated Markets at LK Shields has been recognised in Who's Who Legal: Competition 2023....
Acquisition of International Airline Marketing by European Cargo Services.
LK Shields was delighted to act for the shareholders of International Airline Marketing (Holdings) Limited in the sale of their...
CCPC publishes strategy statement 2024-2026
by Marco Hickey
Sons Investment Round
LK Shields is delighted to have acted for Sons on it's recent investment round. The LK Shields team involved...
Guidelines for MiCAR: EBA and ESMA Publish Consultation Paper
by Mina Dawood, David Naughton
ESG and Directors’ Duties
by Gemma Forde
BVP Investments Limited invests in Positive Carbon Limited
BVP Investments Limited has procured an investment out of the 2022 BVP EII Fund into Positive Carbon Limited. Positive Carbon Limited...
Greenwashing in Investment Funds
by David Naughton, Katrina Smyth, Narita Woods, Mina Dawood
EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Comes into Force
by Marco Hickey
LK Shields Announces New Litigation Partner
LK Shields is delighted to announce Muireann Granville’s promotion to partner of the firm. Muireann joined the...
Sale of Keaney Insurance Brokers Limited to Arthur J Gallagher Holdings (Ireland) Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for Terry Keaney in the sale of Keaney Insurance Brokers Limited to Arthur J...
BVP Investments Limited invests in X-Bolt Orthopaedics
BVP Investments Limited has procured an investment out of the 2022 BVP EII Fund into X-Bolt Orthopaedics. X-Bolt’s business...
The Office of the Planning Regulator: Role and Functions
by Elaine O’Connor
Sure Valley Ventures Enterprise Capital L.P.’s investment in Captur Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for long standing client Sure Valley Ventures in connection with its investment in...
Central Bank will be ELTIF-Ready from January 2024
by David Naughton, Katrina Smyth, Narita Woods, Mina Dawood
