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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Micheál Ó Mulláin recently led the O’Flynn Exhams team in respect of the acquisition, development and disposal of a new primary healthcare facility in Enniscorthy, County Wexford. The project involved negotiating agreements for occupational leases with the HSE and a GP practice as well as negotiating the full suite of construction, professional design team appointments and […]
The Cope Foundation are holding their annual Golf Classic fundraiser in Lee Valley Golf & Country Club on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June. The Golf Classic, which is sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams LLP Solicitors raises much needed funds for the organisation and will see up to 60 teams of golfers joining in on the […]
For the first time ever, the World Masters Mountain Running Championships are taking place in Ireland in 2022. Championship race events will take place from the 2nd to the 4th of September 2022 and are open to all runners over the age of 35. This is an extremely prestigious event in the world mountain running […]
O’Flynn Exhams LLP are delighted to have taken part in the Southern Law Association Cork Calcutta Run last Sunday, 29th May. It was a great event with a fantastic turnout. All funds raised will go towards fighting homelessness both in Ireland and Calcutta with SHARE and The Hope Foundation. Well done to our colleagues who […]
Extension for Operation of Hospitality Outdoor Seating Areas At O’Flynn Exhams LLP, we represent many clients in the hospitality industry, some no more than a stone’s throw away in the trend-setting Princes Street area of Cork, which is home to many of the pioneers in outdoor dining and hospitality, with the initiative devised and developed […]
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 […]