Irish Takeover Panel

The Irish Takeover Panel

The Irish Takeover Panel is the statutory body responsible for monitoring and supervising takeovers and other relevant transactions in relevant companies in Ireland.

The Panel was established by the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997, as amended (“1997 Act”) and is designated as the competent authority to undertake certain regulatory functions pursuant to the Directive on Takeover Bids (2004/25/EC).

The Panel is responsible for making rules to ensure that takeovers and other relevant transactions comply with the General Principles set out in the Schedule to the 1997 Act.  Read more about the Irish Takeover Panel