Introduction Ireland, unlike most other European States, does not provide for paid sick leave. This means there is no legal right to be paid while on sick leave from work. This position has come under increased scrutiny since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Many employees were not entitled to paid sick leave […]
O’Flynn Exhams was delighted to be one of the sponsors for Round One of the Munster Cyclocross League, which was held in Youghal on Sunday 7th November 2021. Races were held in underage, junior and masters categories along with A and B grade mens and womens. The A race was won by Richard Maes with Grace […]
This year’s tournament took place at Monkstown Golf Club on the 19th and 20th of August. It was Cope Foundation’s first physical fundraising event of the year, due to the various Covid-19 restrictions. Last year’s event was also held at Monkstown Golf Club and raised €57,000. Micheál Ó Mulláin, Partner at O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors says: […]
Commercial law firm O’Flynn Exhams (OFX) has expanded its litigation and dispute resolution team with the appointments of Pat Mullins as partner and William Hanly as senior associate. The Cork-based firm is enjoying significant growth in its Munster business. The new appointees will add to the practice’s comprehensive, bespoke service that combines the highest […]
Messaging specialist Webio has raised €1.5 million in investment in a pre-Series A funding round. Finch Capital led the latest funding round with a €500,000 contribution. Other participants included Enterprise Ireland and EIT Digital. Founded in 2016, Webio helps clients in financial services, insurance and other sectors to communicate with their customers on sensitive subjects […]
O’Flynn Exhams are delighted to have sponsored the Power Within Champion category in this year’s Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2021 which provides an opportunity to recognise women who have used their ‘Power Within’ to great impact. Congratulations to Miriam Bourke from Invesco Limited who won the award. At OFX, we understand the […]
Leading nursing home group CareChoice has bought a 63-bedroom facility in Cork in which OFX acted as legal counsel to CareChoice in the transaction. CareChoice owns and runs nursing homes around Ireland, including Counties Dublin, Cork, Meath and Waterford. The company confirmed on Tuesday that it has bought Brookfield Care Centre, a 63-bedroom nursing home […]
OFX are delighted to announce that our Founding Partner Frank O’Flynn was conferred with honorary life membership at Cope Foundation’s AGM on Thursday 20th May 2021. Frank has been recognised for his many decades of sterling service to the Cope Foundation not only as a board member and valued legal advisor but also as a […]
OFX are delighted to announce that Cian Duane has been appointed as a partner to the firm. OFX, a leading commercial law firm and recognised by the Legal 500, the world’s leading legal directory, continue to expand and develop their team based at 57/58 South Mall in Cork City. Cian Duane has extensive experience in […]
The Supreme Court recently delivered its judgment in Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Peter Cody and Helen Cody (S:AP:IE:2020:00038). Background: Proceedings issued in the Circuit Court by Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank (“the Bank”) for recovery of security on a loan that was in default. On 12 February 2019, the Circuit Court Judge […]
The Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international legal directories has announced its 2021 rankings and has recommended O’Flynn Exhams in a number of categories. O’Flynn Exhams have been ranked for Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution and also Real Estate. In the Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions ranking the following are some […]
A data breach can have a significant impact on an organisation, from an operational, financial and reputational perspective. A personal data breach is defined under the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (GDPR) as “a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal […]