The hallmarks of good governance: one year on - event report
Beauchamps’ & CGAI event with Charities Regulatory Authority provides practical guidance to charities sector on governance best practice and restoring public trust On 12 October 2017, Beauchamps ...
Hurricane Ophelia – OFFICE CLOSED – Monday, 16 October 2017
Due to Met Éireann's national weather red alert for Hurricane Ophelia in Ireland, Beauchamps’ office will be closed today – Monday, 16 October 2017. We have asked staff not to travel to work and to r...
Beauchamps advises on 40% of venture funds raised by Irish SMEs in first half of 2017
Beauchamps advised on over 40% of venture capital fund deals during the first half of 2017 where the advisor is disclosed, according to the results of the recently published Irish Venture Capital Asso...
The future of CCPC dawn raids following landmark decision by Supreme Court
In May this year, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision on the powers of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) during dawn raids. The decision relates to the conduct o...
Legal duties on landlords to ensure minimum standards for rental accommodation
With the increase in demand for rented accommodation, many property owners may be considering letting additional properties or renting properties for the first time. All landlords should be aware of t...
Royal Institute of Architects Ireland release 2017 edition of Construction Contracts
The Royal Institute of Architects Ireland (the RIAI) has released a 2017 edition of the blue and yellow forms of the RIAI Construction Contract. The revised contracts incorporate changes required due...
Breakfast briefing - Social housing in Ireland: issues, challenges, and solutions
We are pleased to announce our upcoming breakfast briefing which will focus on the issues, challenges, solutions, and opportunities there are in seeking to resolve the social housing crisis in Ireland...
Beauchamps promotes up-and-coming commercial property lawyer, Jacinta Niland, to partner
The appointment is the firm’s sixth new partner in the last year. Dublin, 19 Sept 2017: Beauchamps announce the promotion of Jacinta Niland to partner in the firm’s market leading commercial property...
Corporate donations for political purposes
Companies and organisations that make political donations may be opening themselves up to fines if they violate the rules for corporate donations for political purposes as set out in the Electoral Act...
Using employment law to retain and motivate employees
Partner and head of employment , Dermot Casserly, recently wrote an article for eolas magazine on how to best use employment law to retain and motivate employees. Read the original article here or bel...
Practice Direction in respect of McKenzie friends to come into force on 1 October 2017
Following recent observations by Mr. Justice Peart in Butler & Butler v Nelson & Co. Solicitors, the Court of Appeal and the High Court have issued a Practice Direction in respect of the role ...
Minister seeks public consultation on the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (the Minister) has invited stakeholders to submit their views on the proposed design options for a new Renewable Electricity...
Breakfast briefing - The hallmarks of good governance: one year on
One year on from our last governance event for the charities and not for profit sector, we are pleased to once again partner with the Corporate Governance Association of Ireland (CGAI) for an upcoming...
Number of initiatives announced by the Minister to address 189,000 vacant homes in Ireland
The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government (the Minister), has recently announced a number of initiatives which are underway to address the 189,000 vacant homes in Ireland ahead of the V...
Beauchamps advises Arachas owners on the buyout of its Irish business by its senior management
We advised the owners of Arachas, one of Ireland's largest non-life insurance brokers, in relation to the buyout of its business by its senior management. UK private equity house, Sovereign Capital P...