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 […]
A new Code of Practice The Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work came into effect on 23 December 2020 (the “Code”). This new single joint code of practice on the subject of workplace bullying replaces the 2007 code developed by the Health and Safety Authority […]
The Government published the “Making Remote Working Work” on 15 January 2021 (the “Strategy”). This framework details how the Government proposes to implement legislation which affords employees the right to request remote working capabilities from their employer. Under the Strategy, remote working is defined as “a form of organising and/or performing work, using information technology. […]
O’Flynn Exhams were delighted to have sponsored a number of charities over the Christmas period 2020. The sponsored charities included the following: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, The Good Shepherd Cork, The Children’s Leukaemia Association, Make-A-Wish Ireland, Aware, Cork ARC Cancer Support, Enable Ireland, Le Chéile, Marymount Hospice, Cork Penny Dinners, The Simon Community and […]
With the increase in popularity and accessibility of social media platforms and technology, the absence of legislative measures to combat issues of online abuse, cyber bullying and the sharing of intimate images without consent has come into sharp focus. On 28 December 2020, the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 (the “Act”) was […]
O’FLYNN EXHAMS ACTS IN SUCCESSFUL DEAL FOR CARECHOICE Leading nursing home group CareChoice has bought a 73-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 […]
Current position At present, no entitlement to sick pay exists in Irish law. There is no statutory obligation on employers to operate a sick pay scheme. In comparison with our EU counterparts, Ireland’s minority position with the absence of legislation to account for statutory sick pay has come into sharp focus during the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 (“the Act”) will come into operation on 1st December 2020. The Act will update current legislation, which is seen by many as ‘out of date’, and is generally regarded as an interim measure pending a more comprehensive reform of the law in relation to gambling. Here are some […]
OFX has committed to building on its current dedication to pro-bono legal work and is a Founding Signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland. The Pro Bono Pledge is a collaborative effort with the Public Interest Law Alliance to articulate the shared professional responsibility of lawyers to promote access to justice and provide pro bono […]