O’Flynn Exhams LLP is delighted that it has been recognised by The Legal 500 in its 2024 rankings, for the fifth consecutive year. The Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international legal directories, features law firms from across the world who are providing the ‘most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.’ O’Flynn […]
By Maggie Kelleher Byrne: Flexible / Remote Working Requests The right to request remote or flexible working, introduced by the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (the “Act”), has been brought into effect as of 7 March 2024. The Workplace Relations Commission has also published a Code of Practice (the “Code”) to advise […]
There was great style on display at our annual Christmas jumper morning in aid of the Simon Community, getting everyone in the festive spirit!
Is this the end of Virtual General Meetings for Irish Companies? Provisions introduced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that allow companies to hold virtual general meetings are set to lapse on 31 December 2023. The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the “2020 Act”) was introduced as a temporary amendment to the Companies […]
O’Flynn Exhams LLP was delighted to host a networking and CPD Event for Munster In-House Lawyers at the historic Heineken Brewery in Cork City on Thursday 30 November 2023. Heineken Ireland kindly hosted the CPD event followed by a networking opportunity at the Kiln Bar in the Heineken Brewery Hospitality Centre. Judith Curtin and Sion […]
O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of solicitors Helen Cosgrave, Maggie Kelleher-Byrne and Ray Murphy. HELEN COSGRAVE, who will work in the commercial property department, has extensive experience in advising both corporate and private clients in relation to acquisition, financing, development and disposal of residential, commercial property and mixed-use developments. She […]
The Employment team at O’Flynn Exhams have put together an Employment Law Round-up for 2023, which should prove an interesting read! See link below: OFX Employment Law Round-Up Year To Date
Starting from 1st July 2023, significant legislative changes will impact non-resident landlords (“NRL”), collection agents of NRLs and tenants of NRLs. There will be a new Non-Resident Landlord Withholding Tax (“NLWT”) system. These changes aim to enhance tax compliance and simplify rental income reporting in Ireland. To streamline the process, collection agents and tenants will […]
The three pillars of Construction are known to be quality, time and cost. The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (The Act) came into force on the 25th July 2016. It was stated that it addressed a serious power imbalance in the sector. Primarily, the act was introduced to impose mechanisms for payment, particularly to […]
Introduction The recent case of O’Sullivan v HSE (2023) IESC 11 has produced an interesting judgment centered around the steps that an employer must take to ensure that any decisions made to suspend staff are lawful. These proceedings concerned a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who was placed on administrative leave with pay after being found […]
Introduction The recent judgment in case C-300/21 UI v Österreichische Post AG (commonly referred to as “the Austrian Post case”) marks the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) first notable interpretation of the concept of non-material damage under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). This case concerned an Austrian man who […]
From 11 June 2023 directors are required to include their personal public service number (PPSN) when filing certain forms with the Companies Registration Office (“CRO”). The PPSN is required by the CRO when: Incorporating a new company (Form A1) Notifying a change of director (Form B10, B69) Filing the […]