News & Events
An archive of the latest Carson McDowell news, events, and seminars.
Tech can be a shining light for NI at a time of uncertainty
11 April 2019
Over the course of the past three years we have seen economic growth slowing down to a very modest rate across the UK and Northern Ireland. This...
Author: Neasa Quigley
Practice Area: Cyber Security
Sector: Technology
The Implications of the Modern Slavery Act in Public Sector Tendering
04 April 2019
Modern slavery, which includes forced labour and human trafficking, is unfortunately still a significant concern in today’s society. The International Labour Organisation estimates that around 14,000 people are victims of...
Author: Niamh Magee
Carson McDowell Partners with Irish News for 2019 Workplace and Employment Awards
28 February 2019
Carson McDowell is once again partnering with the Irish News for their Workplace & Employment Awards which launched in Hickson's Point on Tuesday 26th February.Representatives from many of Northern Ireland's...
Author: Orlagh O'Neill
Practice Area: Employment Law
Buy in haste, repent at leisure
27 February 2019
Following the financial crisis a decade ago, it has become common for properties to be sold by public auction, especially for what are commonly known as ‘distressed’ properties.Typically these are...
Practice Area: Real Estate
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What you need to know before buying property in Ireland
27 February 2019
With less than two months to go before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, many Northern Ireland residents and businesses are considering setting up a base in Ireland...
Author: Oliver Tighe
Practice Area: Real Estate
Sector: Brexit
Raising the bar on Corporate Governance for Private Companies
13 February 2019
Until now formal regulation of corporate governance for companies in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK has been confined to quoted public companies. That is all set to...
Author: Richard Gray
Practice Area: Governance, Risk and Compliance
SEM Committee decision paper on the contractual arrangements for DS3 System Services Fixed Contracts
08 February 2019
“The SEM Committee has today published its decision paper on the contractual arrangements for DS3 System Services Fixed Contracts. https://www.semcommittee.com/sites/semc/files/medi.... The TSOs intend to procure between 91MW and 140 MW...
Author: Neasa Quigley
Utility Regulator published information note on No-Deal Brexit and REMIT Contingency Arrangements
06 February 2019
In the event of a no deal Brexit, UK based electricity market participants (which include Northern Irish market participants) will be obliged to re-register with a National...
Author: Neasa Quigley
Tackling Modern Slavery: Supply Chains under the Spotlight
31 January 2019
Businesses should take note that the obligations and duties imposed on them in relation to tackling modern slavery may be set to increase, following the release of an independent report...
Author: Stuart Anderson
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A, Governance, Risk and Compliance
Why adding the #AD hashtag is now a must for "Influencers"
29 January 2019
Social media personalities and “influencers” who earn money from endorsing products and services via their social media platforms have been sent a strong message that they must clearly state when...
Author: Niamh Magee
Practice Area: EU and Competition, Procurement Law