What does the presence of COVID-19 mean for owners and occupiers of commercial properties?
23 March, 2020The arrival of COVID-19 has wide ranging implications for owners, managers and occupiers of commercial buildings. We set out below some of the considerations in the current environment. Who is responsible? The closure order announced by the Government on the 12th March last imposed obligations on colleges, schools and leisure outlets to close their doors […]
Read moreCurrent Governmental Support on COVID-19
23 March, 2020As businesses are facing unprecedented times, the availability of governmental support is critical to support business over the coming weeks and months. We have set out below the details of the support being provided by the Irish government and its agencies and offices, as of 23rd March 2020. Financial Support • A €200m Strategic Banking […]
Read moreEquitable Execution in the Context of Debt Recovery
11 March, 2020The appointment of a receiver by way of equitable execution is an equitable remedy available to the courts whereby the court appoints a receiver over a judgment debtor’s assets. This arises in cases where the remedies available to a judgment creditor at common law are inadequate. Generally, a judgment creditor must show the court that […]
Read moreRegister for an Economic Operator’s Registration & Identification Number
18 November, 2019Any business that imports or exports goods into or out of the EU, needs an Economic Operator’s Registration and Identification (“EORI”) number. This number is used by Revenue, HM Revenue and Customs and all other EU member states’ customs authorities to identify the trader and impose the necessary duty on the goods. While it is […]
Read moreIrish Landlord & Tenant Law: Deed of Renunciation
15 November, 2019A short synopsis of Irish Landlord and Tenant law relating to the renunciation of a commercial tenants right to a new tenancy and the importance of this legislation from a commercial landlord’s perspective. Under Irish Landlord and Tenant law (namely The Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980, amended by the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act […]
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