What is the role of the Data Protection Officer under the General Data Protection Regulation?
A key obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) is that that some data controllers and processors must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Irish businesses must be fully...
What are the key provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) overhauls the data protection legal framework in Europe and comes into effect on 25 May 2018. Irish businesses must be fully compliant with the GDPR by t...
Beauchamps' guide to the General Data Protection Regulation
On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) becomes law across all member states within the European Union. It has been widely described as a “game-changer” as it overhauls the ...
Beauchamps advises Respond! Housing Association on Coolock social housing scheme
We advised approved housing body, Respond! Housing Association, on its acquisition of the Chanel Manor housing scheme in Coolock, Co. Dublin. This 16-unit development will become home to 16 families...
Top ten procurement tips
It is important to be aware of procurement laws to keep procurement processes compliant and minimise the risk of a legal challenge. Challenges to a procurement process can significantly delay or preve...
Cars, cartels and competitively sensitive information – what can you discuss with competitors?
On 28 November 2017, the European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, stated that “the auto industry is a high priority”. The comment was made in connection with the suspected collusion ...
Applications under the Personal Insolvency Acts and “Locus Standi”
Two significant decisions in relation to personal insolvency applications were made recently in the Dublin Circuit Court and the High Court. The decisions relate to “locus standi”, which means who has...
Criminal liability for corrupt companies
Hot on the heels of the publication of the Government’s report on white collar crime last month (Report), the Minister for Justice and Equality published the much anticipated Criminal Justice (Corrupt...
The importance of good workplace policies
Not only do good workplace policies provide much needed clarity to employees, if they are well drafted they can prove invaluable to employers trying to navigate their way through the tricky HR issues ...
An easy to use guide to your company seal
All Irish companies must have a common seal, sometimes called a ‘company seal’. Under Irish company law there are particular rules around the use of a company seal and here we set out a simple guide....
Key differences between Irish and UK employment law
In the context of intensifying Brexit negotiations, more UK companies are looking to Ireland as a base to establish business or increase their market presence. From an employment law perspective, UK...
Strict new rules on vehicle clamping introduced with effect from 1 October
New regulations will impact a wide group of owners, occupiers and anyone in control of property where clamping is in operation. The Vehicle Clamping and Signage Regulations 2017 (Regulations) came in...
Beauchamps advises the founders of "House My Dog" on recent equity crowdfunding
We advised the founders of House My Dog in their recent equity crowdfunding through the UK based Crowdcube platform. House My Dog is a pet services platform connecting dog owners with local vetted d...
Family businesses and succession planning
A growing awareness of the benefits that can be obtained from detailed tax and succession planning has meant that many traditional family run businesses in Ireland have had to consider emphasising ‘bu...
Goodbye, Hello – the importance of adequate notice to borrowers on the assignment of loans
Following the establishment of NAMA in 2009 and the subsequent assignment of its loan books to various investment funds, it has become practice for the original lender to issue a letter to the borrowe...