O’Flynn Exhams LLP are delighted to be one of the main sponsors of the 2022 mixed ability rugby world cup! We are very much looking forward to the event. We’re on the home run! Book your free tickets at www.imartworldcup.org
Conor Lupton, Partner at O’Flynn Exhams LLP, recently spoke with Joe Dermody to provide valuable insights on the choices open to family business owners. Conor shares his expertise on key issues ranging from avoiding potential pitfalls to balancing business relationships with family relationships. Thank you to the Irish Examiner and The Irish Times. Please find […]
Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. This Bill is required to implement the EU Work Life Balance Directive, which Ireland needs to transpose by August 2022. This proposed piece of legislation goes further than the Directive in some areas. Notably, it gives employees with children up to age 12 the right to […]
The recent Court of Appeal decision of Ulster Bank DAC and Ors v McDonagh and Ors [2022] IECA 87, has provided clarification that the Civil Liability Act, 1961 (the ‘CLA’) does not apply to debt recovery cases as they are not considered actions for “damages.” In brief, Ulster Bank DAC (“the Bank”) provided funding […]
William Hanly of O’Flynn Exhams recently acted successfully on behalf of a large disabilities service (the employer) in an action brought against them before the WRC by an employee. The action related to the employee’s failure to disclose a conviction for assault to his employers and a dismissal arising from same. The […]
The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was enacted with a view to reforming the legal framework for those who require or may require assistance in exercising their decision-making capacity. Since enactment, steps have been taken to establish the Decision Support Service (the ‘DSS’) which will have regulatory and oversight functions over the new […]
Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international legal directories, has announced its 2022 rankings and has recommended O’Flynn Exhams in the following three practice areas: Dispute Resolution; Commercial, Corporate and M&A; and Real Estate. Dispute Resolution. “The manner in which our issues were addressed were extremely competent, with a very sensible approach. They were […]
Given the Central Statistics Office has confirmed that property prices have risen by 14 percent across the country it is expected they will soon exceed their 2007 high in the coming months. In light of this surge in property prices it is important for any property owners/investors considering a sale to remember section 604A of […]
Fiona O’Connell and Niamh Carey of O‘Flynn Exhams LLP were delighted to attend the Permanent tsb International Women’s Day lunch at the Imperial Hotel. It was a great event celebrating Women leading the way in Cork City. A special thanks to the guest speaker Sara Falconer, Project Manager of IWish who provided such an inspiring […]
Trainee solicitors from OFX thoroughly enjoyed attending the UCC Law Society Careers Fair event on 1 February 2022, where they discussed our Summer Internship Programme and Traineeship Programme with students. Our commitment to applicants is to provide them with the best possible experience of and insight into what it is like to work in a […]
Introduction The Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022 establishes a requirement for a company to put in place a remote working policy, and ensure this is accessible to all employees. The Bill proposes criminal sanctions will follow for failure to put a remote working policy in place. The Bill also establishes protections for employees […]
Introduction On 30 November 2021, the High Court in Foot Locker Retail Ireland Limited v Percy Nominees Limited [2021] IEHC 749 delivered a judgment regarding Foot Locker’s tenancy and commercial lease on Grafton Street. Foot Locker argued it did not have to pay rent to its landlord as the contract was “frustrated”. This judgment is […]