Portugal’s RBI landscape after Golden Visa changes: is real estate still an option?
Portugal has been a steady favourite for people building a base in Europe. Its mix of lifestyle, safety and accessible residency through property investment has attracted families and entrepreneurs for years.
Award Recognition: Adeola Oyinlade & Co ranked Tier 1 firm, retains Nigeria’s number one position in the Lawyers Global 2025 Annual Legal Awards
Adeola Oyinlade & Co is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as a Tier 1 law firm in Nigeria for the 2025 edition of the Lawyers Global 2025 Annual Legal Awards. The law firm retains the number one position as the Nigerian Law Firm of the Year 2025 after ranking first (1st) in the …
A Guide To Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards In Nigerian Courts
1.0 INTRODUCTION As international trade and investment expand, disputes arising from cross-border commercial transactions are increasingly being resolved through arbitration rather than litigation. Arbitration offers parties a private, neutral, and often faster forum to resolve disputes.
Algeria’s Mining Reform: Regulatory Shifts Tailored to Economics Specifics
Algeria possesses substantial mineral wealth which, despite its magnitude, has long remained underexplored and underexploited. For decades, the country’s economic model has been predominantly hydrocarbons‑oriented, leaving its significant geological potential largely unexplored.
Labour Court Overturns WRC Decision on Mandatory Retirement of Civilian Garda Driver
The Labour Court recently issued its decision on an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision which found that Mr Tom Ronan, a civilian garda driver (the “Complainant”), was discriminated against when he was forced to retire at 70. The WRC Adjudicator, Brian Dalton, ordered re-engagement of the Complainant in his role as a …
Supreme Court Recognises Claim For Damages For Emotional Stress Short Of Psychiatric Injury But Not As A ‘Personal Injury’ Claim
The Supreme Court judgement (of O’Donnell CJ, Dunne J, Hogan J, Murray J and Collins J) in Patrick Dillon v. Irish Life Assurance PLC which was handed down on 24th July 2025, considered whether claims for emotional distress as a result of a data breach falls within the definition of ‘personal injury’ under the Personal …
Teacher Told in Interview to “enjoy every moment at home with the baby” Awarded €85,000 as Compensation for Discrimination
In Emily Williams v Board of Management, St Tola’s National School (ADJ-00055461) the Complainant alleged she was discriminated against by reason of her family status by the Respondent primary school. The Complainant submitted a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 (the “Acts”).
M.S.L. v. Ukraine case: did the ECtHR break a new ground on Ukraine`s NSDC sanctions?
On 16 October 2025, the European Court of Human Rights delivered its judgment in the case of M.S.L. LLC v. Ukraine. The case concerned one of the first sanction packages introduced by a Presidential Decree back in 2015 under the recently enacted Law of Ukraine «On Sanctions». Citing threats to national security, the Ukrainian applicant …
NO FACTS, NO FORUM: CONVICTED SOLELY FOR BEING AT THE 8 JANUARY ENCAMPMENT
I. INTRODUCTION In this essay, I propose to develop critical reflections on Criminal Case No. 1,666/DF, adjudicated by the Supreme Federal Court, with Justice Alexandre de Moraes acting as the reporting Justice, in a judgment delivered by that Court’s Full Bench. This is a paradigmatic case in which not only the conduct imputed to …
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GOVERNMENT EASES IMPORT RULES FOR EQUIPMENT IN LARGE-SCALE INVESTMENT PROJECTS: WHAT HAS CHANGED AND HOW IT WILL WORK
On 9 September 2025, the Government approved amendments to the Procedure for importing new equipment (machinery) and components into the customs territory of Ukraine and their targeted use, which are imported by an investor with significant investments exclusively for their own use in the implementation of an investment project with significant investments in accordance with …