A trust is a legal device created to deal with the management of the property on behalf of another person. In Ireland, Discretionary Trusts are most commonly used as part of estate planning due to the flexibility they provide. This is particularly valuable for parents of children with disabilities or special needs who may not […]
Congratulations to Melanie on the successful completion of The Professional Diploma in Immigration and Asylum Law. Melanie came joint top of her class and received a distinction from City Colleges. This course provided a valuable insight into Immigration Law in Ireland including Visas, Residency, Citizenship, EU Treaty Rights, Employment Permits and Corporate Immigration, International Protection, […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re going Orange this October, in support of the Solas Cancer Support Centre. Each year, Solas hosts a Run and Walk for Life fundraising event. This year they’re doing it with a little twist. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, and in order to minimise contact, this year’s event will be held virtually. The participants will be […]
Buying or selling a property is a complex legal transaction. However, in order to simplify matters, we have broken down the process into 10 broad steps, outlining each of the various steps, the parties involved, their roles and responsibilities, and the sequence of events. For a downloadable PDF copy of the sales process please add […]
For most, buying or selling a house is something the majority of people will only do a handful of times, if that, during their lives. In the legal world, we refer to the process of buying or selling houses as conveyancing. The conveyancing process may sometimes appear complicated and shrouded in mystery. However, it need […]
For most, buying or selling a house is something the majority of people will only do a handful of times, if that, during their lives. In the legal world, we refer to the process of buying or selling houses as conveyancing. The conveyancing process may sometimes appear complicated and shrouded in mystery. However, it need […]
Before closing the purchase of a second-hand property, arrange a viewing or “walk through” of the property. This ensures all items that are to be removed are and all items to remain are still in the property. If things are not as agreed then your Solicitor may choose to postpone closing the sale until matters […]
