Redundancy or Unfair Dismissal?
1 July, 2011Notwithstanding the economic turmoil Ireland has and is experiencing – where redundancies are inevitable, employers must be able to show that a genuine redundancy situation exists. The case of JVC Europe Limited v. Ponisi demonstrates the risk employers face when they attempt to disguise a dismissal as heavy penalties can follow where a dismissal is […]
Read moreDoing Business in Ireland – Compliance Requirements of an Irish Registered Company
1 March, 2011In the attached article we highlight the main legal, accounting and taxation statutory compliance obligations imposed by legislation in Ireland most of which involve the imposition of time limits, which companies must comply with in order to avoid the possibility of penalties being imposed on the company and/or its directors. Download Full Article
Read moreDirectors’ Obligations & Responsibilities in Insolvency Situations
1 March, 2011Flynn O’Driscoll has over 20 years experience in advising companies and their directors on their obligations and responsibilities in insolvency situations. This article aims to set out the key issues for company officers which might arise as a result of any potential insolvency proceedings. Download Full Article
Read moreIntroduction to Employment Law
1 January, 2011In the attached article we provide an introduction to the obligations of employers and rights of employees under Irish employment law. Download Full Article
Read moreAgencies and Distributorships
1 December, 2010In this article we highlight the key legal elements of agency and distributorship agreements, and explain some of the law on “commercial agents”. We are happy to provide further advice to any company operating such a sales business both in Ireland and abroad and seeking to understand and protect themselves in this area. Download Full […]
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