Author: Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty (Page 1 of 12)

When making a will, a very important consideration is who you trust to take care of your affairs after your death. In a straightforward case, this will be the person to extract a grant of probate and distribute the assets of the estate to the beneficiaries. The responsible person (or persons) is known as the executor or executrix.

Many foreign companies operate in Ireland. There is substantial state support for foreign direct investment, and Ireland has a famously low corporation tax rate. It is English speaking and common-law, and Dublin in particular has a full range of professional services for international businesses. Ireland is a very good place to do business, and it is not particularly difficult to begin operating here.

Terms and Conditions ( T&Cs) are also known as Terms, Terms of Use (ToU), and Terms of Service (ToS). If your business provides goods or services, you should have written terms and conditions to ensure that you are doing business on terms favourable to you.

The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations came into law in December 2022, and makes a number of changes to employment contracts. One significant change is in relation to probationary periods.

As we approach the new St Brigid’s Day public holiday, we take the opportunity to remind employers of the obligations that arise around public holidays.

The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations came into law in December 2022, and makes a number of changes to employment contracts. One such change is in relation to exclusivity clauses; clauses preventing an employee from working in parallel for another employer.

Buying a company involves asking all the right questions in order to grasp the full picture of what you are buying. Selling a company involves answering a lot of questions, and being prepared to rectify any defects that are uncovered in the due diligence process.