Highlights video from O’Flynn Exhams CPD and Networking Event for Munster In-House Counsel held at Crawford Art Gallery
Check out the highlights video from our CPD event held at the Crawford Art Gallery here: https://vimeo.com/812480361/025debeb4f
Entries by Sophie Olsthoorn
LEGAL 500 INCLUDES O’FLYNN EXHAMS LLP IN 2023 RANKINGS
April 12, 2023/ Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international legal directories, has announced its 2023 rankings and has recommended O’Flynn Exhams in the following three practice areas: • Dispute Resolution; • Commercial, Corporate and M&A; and • Real Estate. They have commented on each of the above mentioned practice areas as follows: […]
An overview of the new Vacant Homes Tax (VHT)
[/caption]Overview On 15 December 2022, Finance Act 2022 (“the Act”) was signed into law. Section 96 of the Act provides for the introduction of a new Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) with effect from 1 November 2022. The Government’s stated aim of the measure is the increase of the supply of residential properties for rent or […]
Temporary Suspension of Termination for Residential Tenancies Introduced
By Aeibhin Cahalan The Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Act 2022 (the “Act”) was enacted on 29 October 2022, providing for temporary protection from termination for certain residential tenants. New Measures The Act amends the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2022 (the “RTA”) by introducing a temporary protection for residential tenants […]
Cybersecurity at the Top Table – New cybersecurity laws on the way – NIS2
The NIS2 Directive will be published in the Official Journal of the EU in the coming days and will come into force 20 days following its publication. Member States will then have 21 months to introduce national law transposing the NIS2. NIS2 will replace the NIS Directive , which was the first EU wide cybersecurity […]
Article 9 of Tracker Mortgage Scandal (And possibly the last one!)
The Tracker Mortgage Scandal hit the headlines again last week with the announcement of a €100.5 million fine for Bank of Ireland for its role in the scandal, which is the highest of any fine levied against an Irish Bank. This closes the chapter on the Central Bank’s seven year investigation of seven lenders […]
Charity Tag Rugby event to raise funds for Mixed Ability Sports Ireland
O’Flynn Exhams were delighted to take part in the recent Charity Tag Rugby event held in Musgrave Park. The event raised funds for a great cause Mixed Ability Sports Ireland. A big thank you to Morgan McKinley for organising a great day out and congrats to all involved!
Gender Pay Gap Reporting Requirements – What do you need to know to about your reporting requirements?
On 13 July 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 (the Act) was signed into law. The Employment Equality Act 1998 (section 20A) (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations) were published on June 3rd 2022 (and are effective from 31 May 2022). As part of phase 1 of compliance with the Gender […]
Artist Resale Rights Directive — Time for a Comprehensive Overhaul?
The Resale Rights Directive (RRD) was implemented on the 1st of January 2006. Since then, artists have enjoyed a right to a share of the price of subsequent resales of their original artwork. The directive aims to harmonise rules on the resale rights of artists across Europe, commonly known as the droit de suite, in […]
O’Flynn Exhams LLP Advises Zeus Packaging on its Acquisition of JJ O’Toole
O’Flynn Exhams LLP recently advised Zeus Packaging on its acquisition of Limerick firm JJ O’Toole. OFX wishes to extend our congratulations to Zeus Packaging and its founder, Brian O’Sullivan, on this deal. Family-owned JJ O’Toole has been hugely successful since it was founded in 1914, boasting customers such as Brown Thomas, Selfridges and Dunnes Stores. […]
Liquor Licensing in Practice
The sale of alcoholic drinks is controlled by law. Licensed businesses must hold a valid liquor licence to serve or sell alcohol to members of the public aged 18 years and over. Some licensed businesses may need to hold more than one type of licence, depending on the nature of their business activities. Liquor licencing […]
The Tracker Mortgage Scandal
I first wrote about the Tracker Mortgage Scandal in November 2017 to provide insight on a topical subject and comment on what avenues of redress might be available for effected parties. I wasn’t expecting that I would be writing my eighth article on the subject four and a half years later! The Tracker Mortgage Scandal […]