NOWHERE TO HIDE – The New Beneficial Ownership Register Nine things you need to know
24 March, 2017Corporate group structures are often utilised by companies in an effort to maintain the privacy of their owners. However, recent events, such as the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal, have brought the topic of corporate transparency to the forefront of both political and legal agendas. As a result of this, there has been an increased focus by […]
Read moreCybersecurity Breaches The Risks and How to Mitigate Them
17 March, 2017TIn the last 12 months, the number of cybersecurity attacks has grown significantly. The Central Bank of Ireland has also recently released its guidance paper on cybersecurity risk. Groups However, it is not just large institutions that need to be aware of this threat. Businesses of all sizes are potential targets to a cybersecurity attack. […]
Read moreTop Ten Tips when Renting Commercial Property
22 February, 2017If you are contemplating investing in renting commercial space in Ireland, Joy Comber, of Flynn O’Driscoll, Business Lawyers, has set out our top 10 tips. Download Full Article
Read moreNon-EEA Resident Directors
30 January, 2017Under the Companies Act 2014 (the “Act”), at least one director of an Irish registered company must be a resident of the European Economic Area (“EEA”) however this requirement does not apply to any company that holds a bond or section 140 certificate. The bond in place must be to the value of €25,000, allowing […]
Read moreTrade Marks in Ireland
1 January, 2017Benefit of Trade Mark Registration The owner of a registered trade mark enjoys the exclusive right, for so long as the trade mark is registered, to use that trade mark in connection with the goods or services covered by the registration in the country or countries of registration. In the event a competitor subsequently seeks […]
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