OFX has achieved the Q6000 Gold standard for this year. The Q6000 is a quality management standard specifically designed for solicitors in Ireland. It is designed to provide independent verification of the risk management standards which operate within a law firm. It is presented to firms who demonstrated exceptional levels of client practice and risk […]
O’Flynn Exhams represented the Cork landlords in successfully establishing that a CVA (an English restructuring mechanism advanced by the tenant, Monsoon Accessorize Limited (MAL)) did not validly modify Irish commercial lease terms, and did not displace the contractual obligations of an Irish guarantor. The Judgment of Mr Justice McDonald sets out salutary analysis on the […]
O’Flynn Exhams has signed the Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter published by the Law Society of Ireland. Signatories to the GEDI Charter will treat all individuals and groups of individuals fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, in areas of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, race, class, […]
Left to Right: Emily Macilwraith, Kathryn Buckley, Cynthia Bernard. O’Flynn Exhams was delighted to run its Summer Internship Programme again this year. While the restrictions meant that our internship programme was substantially scaled back and modified in structure, we were pleased to welcome three interns over the later part of the summer. Emily Macilwraith, […]
Cope Foundations’ annual Golf Classic, sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors, took place last Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September at Monkstown Golf Club. This fundraiser generates much-needed funds for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism across Cork city and county to live ‘Your Life Your Way’. Considering the devastating impact Covid-19 is having on fundraising, this event has never been more […]
TURNOVER BASED RENTS & PANDEMIC RELATED BREAK OPTIONS The impact of the current Covid-19 outbreak on commercial landlords and tenants has been unprecedented. Many tenants are currently experiencing severe disruption to their businesses and potentially facing permanent closures, while landlords’ investments are at risk. As Government restrictions ease it is hoped that the commercial property […]
The Charities Regulatory Authority (‘CRA’) introduced the Charities Governance Code (‘the Code’) in late 2018. When releasing the Code the CRA set out a timeline for implementation: 2019 was intended for education regarding the Code. 2020 is the first year in which compliance with the Code is expected. 2021 is the first year in which […]
The Health Service Executive (HSE) plans to release its contact tracing app to help identify close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 by the end of May. The technology is seen as a useful supplement to manual tracing of contacts of a confirmed case who may become infected. At present we understand from media […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced couples and families into close quarters, disrupting routines and, in the case of some separated spouses, access arrangements. While some couples and families will thrive and be strengthened in this time of adversity, other family units might struggle. For couples in the process of separating, being thrown into close quarters […]
The arrival of COVID 19 to our shores and the advent of “Stay Apart to Stay Safe” means that even confirmed and self-proclaimed Luddites are having to embrace the digital age. More than ever before we must rely on digital solutions to work, teach, learn and communicate. COVID 19 has also caused widespread fear and anxiety, […]
Remote Working – how to maintain connections at a distance As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees are now working remotely for the first time to “flatten the curve”. A lot of employers and employees have been faced with a steep learning curve in navigating the employment issues surrounding working from home. The shock […]
The Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international legal directories has announced its 2020 rankings and has recommended O’Flynn Exhams in a number of categories. O’Flynn Exhams have been ranked for Commercial, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions, for Dispute Resolution and also Real Estate. In the Real Estate ranking the following are some of […]