This document provides an overview of financial services litigation in Ireland. It discusses the most common causes of action brought against banks and financial institutions, which typically relate to the misselling of financial products and mismanagement of investment funds. It also examines the types of non-contractual duties that have been recognized in misselling claims, such as advisory duties. The document outlines Ireland's statutory liability regime for untrue statements in prospectuses. It notes that Irish courts have generally not recognized an implied duty of good faith in contracts, though certain relationships may imply such duties. Fiduciary duties are more likely to be found in advisory relationships. The document also discusses the treatment of standard form agreements, the ability of financial institutions to limit liability,