Non-financial and diversity reporting for certain large companies from 21 August 2017
The European Union (Disclosure of non-financial and diversity information by certain large undertakings and groups) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations) came into effect on 21 August 2017. The Regulati...
Court of Appeal makes comments in respect of dangers of lay litigants receiving advice from non-qualified persons
In the Court of Appeal recently, Ms Justice Irvine made observations on the issues which arise for lay litigants when they are advised by advisors who are not legally qualified. Background Mr. Fox...
Beauchamps appoints four new associates
Beauchamps is delighted to announce the continued growth of our team, with the appointment of Kyle Wimpress (corporate & commercial), Clíodhna Walsh (litigation & dispute resolution), Ciara Mu...
High Court judge identifies helpful discovery checklist
In a recent High Court decision, Mr Justice Murray identified a helpful checklist for determining whether the Court should grant an order for discovery or not. Principles of discovery in Ireland Dis...
Beauchamps advises Cairn Homes plc on the acquisition of lands in Co. Wicklow
We have recently acted for Cairn Homes plc in the acquisition of lands at Farrankelly, Delgany, Co. Wicklow for €60 million. Cairn Homes plc is a leading player in the Irish construction market and t...
The GDPR: consent and legitimate interest - guidance for employers
Personal data of employees is processed in the workplace in a number of different contexts, including, recruitment, performance of the employment contract, management and organisation of work, equalit...
Branching out - registering a branch in Ireland
Certain foreign companies carrying on business in Ireland are required to register a branch and make filings in the Companies Registration Office (CRO), in accordance with Part 21 of the Companies Act...
Company stationery and website – what must be displayed?
All companies need to make sure that their company stationery and website (if they operate one) are fully compliant with company law. Failure to do so is an offence under the Companies Act and in some...
Competition dawn raids: a stitch in time saves nine
Motor insurance companies active in Ireland have recently been the subject of dawn raids by the European Commission (Commission) for suspected cartel activity in breach of competition law. The Commiss...
Welcome new procedures for payments on account of costs
The President of the High Court, Mr Justice Peter Kelly has issued a Practice Direction (HC71) titled “Payment on Account of Costs Pending Taxation” which came into effect on 24 April 2017 and is a we...
Beauchamps welcomes July intake of summer interns
Beauchamps is delighted to welcome five interns who will work in the firm over the next four weeks, as part of its July intake of its Summer Internship Programme. The interns will work closely with a...
Legislation introducing fast-tracked planning applications comes into operation on 3 July 2017
New legislation dealing with fast-tracked planning applications for certain large scale housing developments will come into operation on 3 July 2017. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and ...
Supreme Court urges the legislature to reconsider ancient maintenance and champerty laws
The Supreme Court has upheld an earlier High Court ruling that third party litigation funding is unlawful. However, the Supreme Court recognised that the law, as it currently stands, represents a pote...
A new dawn for restructuring and insolvency throughout the EU
A revised EU regulation applies to new insolvencies from 26 June 2017. Widely referred to as EIR Recast (EIR means European Insolvency Regulation), it replaces the regime that has been in place for ov...
Concessions Directive implemented in Ireland
Ireland has finally implemented Directive 2014/23 (Directive) into Irish law with the European Union (Award of Concession Contracts) Regulations 2017 (Regulations). The Regulations apply retrospec...