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Leading Cork Law Firm opens applications for Intern and Trainee positions

O’Flynn Exhams LLP aims to develop legal talent as business grows   Leading Cork law firm, O’Flynn Exhams LLP is inviting applications for intern and trainee positions, with recruitment now underway for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 intakes on its coveted programmes.   Trainee solicitors at O’Flynn Exhams LLP are primarily selected from its summer […]

Small business urged to embrace opportunities offered by European Accessibility Act

New markets, improved customer satisfaction and a sharpened competitive edge are among the benefits small businesses could enjoy by embracing the European Accessibility Act, according to leading commercial law firm, O’Flynn Exhams LLP. Although many small businesses may be exempt from the Act, which sets new minimum accessibility standards for certain products and services across […]

Networking with Style at OFX

  Thank you to everyone who joined us on 16 October at ieStyle Live hosted by the Irish Examiner.   It is a highlight of the social calendar for us every year and this year was no exception.   We were delighted to host a pre-event reception for our clients, which was a fantastic opportunity […]

Data Protection Update – September 2025

The last few weeks have been busy for Data Protection. Our Data Protection Team has summarised a few key judgments: EU-US Data Transfer Decision Upheld – Latombe v Commission (T‑553/23) As mentioned in our previous articles (https://www.ofx.ie/6005-2/ , and https://www.ofx.ie/eu-uk-adequacy-decision-sunset-clause-extended-until-27-december-2025/) the GDPR restricts the transfer of personal data to third countries unless the rights of the […]

Sharing Safeguarding Data

Following cases such as Grace and the Farrelly Commission Final Reports which were published this year, the public has become more and more aware of the protection that is needed At Risk Adults. Anyone working with, or advocating for, adults at risk of harm will be aware of the legal complexities involved when seeking access […]

EU-UK Adequacy Decisions Update

As mentioned in our previous article, the EU-UK adequacy decisions which were first issued in June 2021 were set to expire on 27 June 2025.  On 24 June 2025, the European Commission (“the Commission”) extended the validity of these decisions for a period of six months until 27 December 2025. This time-limited technical extension allowed […]

O’Flynn Exhams support 2025 Fireball Nationals

On 08 – 10 August 2025, Tralee Bay Sailing Club hosted the 2025 Fireball Nationals sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors. The Fireball is a two-person dinghy with a trapeze and spinnaker which has a long history in Ireland with the 1970 Fireball Worlds being held in Tralee Bay Sailing Club. Despite the heavy forecast, twenty-three […]

O’FLYNN EXHAMS Appoints Colm Manning as Partner to the firm

    O’Flynn Exhams LLP has announced the appointment of Colm Manning as Corporate/M&A and Commercial Partner. Colm rejoins having previously worked for the Cork-based firm in 2014. Colm specialises in advising company directors and shareholders on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance transactions, and commercial contracts. Colm also possesses deep expertise in structuring […]

EU-UK Adequacy Decision Sunset Clause extended until 27 December 2025

Adequacy Decisions Since Brexit at 11pm on the 31 January 2020, for the purposes of data protection law, the United Kingdom (“UK”) became a third country. The GDPR restricts the transfer of personal data to third countries unless the rights of the individuals, in respect of their personal data, is protected. The European Commission issued […]

O’FLYNN EXHAMS Appoints Two Solicitors to its Growing Team

O’Flynn Exhams LLP has announced the appointment of two associate solicitors who have joined its real estate and corporate departments.  Rachel Dukelow has been appointed as an associate in the real estate department. The West Cork native took part in O’Flynn Exhams’ internship programme in 2021, and was offered a place on the firm’s trainee […]

OFX Partners with Willis Towers Watson (WTW) for Cyber Risk and Crisis Management Breakfast Briefing at Clayton Hotel

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue — it is a business imperative. Senior business leaders and members of Cork Chamber joined us as we explored how understanding, quantifying, and mitigating cyber risk is essential not only for compliance but to mitigate the risk of exposure to personal liability, litigation and large fines. Paul […]