A partnership is defined in section 1(2) of the Partnership Act 1890 as a “relationship which subsists between persons carrying a business in common with a view to profit”. It is common for a business to be formed between friends or family members. Most often this is done by way of the formation of a […]
A Shareholders Agreement is a legally binding contract between the people or entities who own a company. It includes the shareholders and sometimes the company itself. A Shareholders Agreement is not a legal requirement for a Company. However it may be advisable that one is drafted in conjunction with the Constitution. This allows it to […]
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint a specific individual or individuals to look after your personal, medical, and financial affairs in the event that you lose your mental capacity at some point in the future. Is an Enduring Power of […]
We most commonly see the transfer of a site from a parent to a child, in a rural context. Typically, this is done “voluntarily” .i.e. no money or consideration is paid by the child to the parent. The site is transferred in return for “natural love and affection” the child bears for the parent. While, […]
Here we will answer a few frequently asked questions on deed polls and name changes. 1. I would like to change my name; can I do this? Yes. In Ireland, you have two options by which you can do this. The first and more informal method is through “common usage” i.e. where you simply […]
A written statement about the type and extent of medical or surgical treatment you want in the future, on the assumption that you will not be able to make that decision at the relevant time. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legal framework for Advanced Healthcare Directives in Ireland, but has not yet […]
The Probate process, is the method by which an official authority, known as a “Grant” is issued by the Probate Office, to an individual authorising that individual to deal with a deceased persons estate. Contact us to update your will.
One of the primary aims of employment law is to clearly set out the minimum standards by which an employer must treat an employee. As a broad generalisation, it is fair to say that employment law is drafted in favour of the employee. It is drafted on the assumption that there is a power imbalance […]
From a legal perspective, mitigate is a fancy way of saying “minimise”. It refers to the obligation of an individual (normally a claimant) to minimise ongoing loss or suffering they are experiencing. Judges will often tell claimants that “you can’t sit on your hands”. What they mean by this is that, a claimant must be […]
sWhere an employer has a potential employee complaint, as Solicitors, one of the first things we will want to see is a copy of the employee’s contract of employment and the employee handbook. We will review the Contract and handbook to see if they are valid and comply with the relevant legislation. Employment contracts must […]
