Court of Appeal makes observations in respect of McKenzie friends
Mr Justice Peart, of the Court of Appeal, has made observations on the role of a ‘McKenzie Friend’ in litigation. A McKenzie Friend is a person who is permitted to attend with a lay litigant to provi...
Workplace investigations – a significant development
The High Court has ruled that employees are entitled to be legally represented during a workplace investigation and that employees have the right to cross examine witnesses during the process. This ...
Social housing – complying with Part V obligations
Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Part V) provides for social and affordable housing obligations for developers. A number of amendments were made to Part V by the Urban Regeneration a...
Further guidance on the obligation of a lender to prove its entitlement to appoint a receiver
The High Court has provided further clarity on the obligations of a lender to evidence its right to appoint a receiver where the documentation evidencing the lender’s interest contains commercially se...
Social media in the workplace – how should employers protect themselves?
Employee participation in social media is de rigueur in today’s workplace for marketing and communication purposes. However, potential risk exists for employers where social media is misused by employ...
How to protect against former employees using your confidential information against you
Employers may often have to give an employee access to confidential information such as algorithms, confidential processes, pricing, financial information and strategy, in order for the employee to do...
Landmark criminal conviction for bid-rigging in Ireland
The Central Criminal Court has convicted and sentenced a company and its director for engaging in bid-rigging. This is the first criminal conviction for bid-rigging in Ireland. The conviction demonstr...
Beauchamps advise Receptis Capital on the acquisition of Midland Tyres
We advised Receptis Capital, a corporate finance house with operations in Cork and London, on the buy-in and restructuring of one of Ireland’s largest tyre suppliers, Midland Tyres. The transaction ...
Companies (Accounting) Act 2017 commences
Most of the provisions of the new Companies (Accounting) Act 2017 (the 2017 Act) came into force on 9 June 2017. Chiefly designed to implement the Accounting Directive (2013/34/EU) (Directive), the 2...
Countdown to GDPR: can you afford not to be ready?
Partner, Thomas O'Dwyer, recently wrote an article for Business Plus on the EU General Data Protection Regulation and its impact on organisations. Read the original article here or below. Countdown T...
Beauchamps lawyers recommended in Best Lawyers 2018
A number of Beauchamps partners have been recommended in the latest edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession Recognition by Best Lawyers ...
Enterprise Ireland launches “Be Prepared” Brexit grant for companies
Grants of up to €5,000 will be provided to Enterprise Ireland (EI) client companies to help them to assess the impact of Brexit on their business and prepare an action plan. Enterprise Ireland’s “Be...
Beauchamps host CEO Collaborative Forum's Dublin Discovery Day
Beauchamps is delighted to host the CEO Collaborative Forum's Dublin Discovery Day on Thursday, 22 June. The high-level, collaborative event brings together founders, investors, board members, etc o...
Variation clauses: changing the terms of commercial contracts
Commercial contracts usually contain a standard variation clause aimed at restricting amendments to the contract, except where agreed in writing by the parties. This is designed to prevent one party c...
Beauchamps' head of employment addresses Public Affairs Ireland conference
Beauchamps' head of employment, Dermot Casserly, will address Public Affairs Ireland's Whistleblowing, Protected Disclosures and Public Sector organisations conference on 29 June. Overview of confer...