Inward Investment
There are many reasons why Ireland is an attractive location for inward investment, including its membership of the EU (and its Euro currency), its low corporation tax rate (currently 12.5%), a well educated English speaking work force, grant incentives and the fact that it imposes no restrictions on exchange control, repatriation of earnings or importation of capital.
Eugene F. Collins advises overseas companies and individuals investing in Ireland.
The Inward Investment Group comprises specialists from relevant practice groups within the firm including Employment, Intellectual Property, Environmental, Property, Competition, Litigation and Corporate & Banking. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that clients and prospective clients are receiving advice on their requirements entering the Irish market from active experts in each discipline.
This team advises companies on the requirements they need to consider when establishing or considering establishing their Irish operations. They also advise many International Clients on their obligations once established here.
A selection of international clients includes; Johnson & Johnson, Shell (E&P) Ireland Ltd, VNU, GSM Association, Columbia Ventures Corporation, Dr Enrico Bondi in the Extraordinary Administration of Parmalat, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Harry Corry, and Worldspan.
The team is headed by Gerard Coll who has extensive experience in advising international clients investing in Ireland.
Services
Eugene F. Collins advises on the full range of issues governing all aspects of inward investment work, including:
- Corporate structure
- Company incorporation and ongoing company secretarial requirements
- Negotiation of grant agreement with relevant development agency
- Advice on employment law and employee benefits
- Residence and work permits
- Property
- Advice on commercial contracts and terms and conditions of trade
- Agency and distribution agreements
- Intellectual Property and Information Technology
- Regulatory and Competition Law
Contact: Gerard Coll
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