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Financially Distressed Companies – Issues for Directors

How to avoid Discrimination in the Recruitment Process

All employers should adopt an equal opportunities policy when it comes to staff however this also applies at the recruitment process.

High Court finds that Director of Employer Company’s Investigation of Complaint against Employee involving the Director, contravenes the Rules of Natural Justice

STEPS FOR A QUICK AND SMOOTH SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY

High Court Clarifies Position regarding Alleged Non-Receipt of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices

A FOLLOW UP ON THE TRACKER MORTGAGE SCANDAL

A follow up on the Tracker Mortgage Scandal

Better Lives Better Business

IBEC recently launched "Better Lives Better Business", a new campaign to support business, attract and retain talent through making Ireland a better place to live and work.

Competitive focus needed as economy nears full throttle

IBEC update

Voice of the Child

Listening to the ‘Views of the Child’ in Family Law proceedings

Thinking of Purchasing an Investment Property? Think SSAP

If you are thinking about investing in property, you may wish to consider setting up a Small Self-Administered Pension Scheme (SSAP) as a very tax efficient means of doing so.

The GDPR–Data Protection in a Digital Age

The Clock is ticking for Irish Businesses to get GDPR Compliant

Unresolved issues re registration of ownership of mortgage may lead to seminal judgment by the Court of Appeal

An interesting legal point arising from an interim High Court ruling.

Cork Business Awards 2017- Law Firm of the Year

BDM Boylan Solicitors voted Law Firm of the year at the Cork Business Awards 2017.

Are you thinking of Starting Your Own Business?

Ideas and help for starting up your own business

The Tracker Mortgage Review - The Story behind the Headline

Business and Finance Q&A with CEO of BDM Boylan Solicitors – Client First Approach

Q&A with Tom Leahy-CEO- on the importance of a client first business model

The Substantially Changed Landscape in Litigation Following the Passing of the Mediation Act 2017

An overview of the Mediation Act 2017

Brexit: Challenges with Solutions

A look at the IBEC report, setting out the position and priorities of Irish business, prior to formal Brexit negotiations.

Guardianship of Infants- what does it mean and who can obtain it?

Guardianship of Infants- an overview of the legislation and a look at the the areas not specifically provided for in legislation

Residential development funding landscape

A look at residential development funding in the Irish market

The importance of making a Will

New laws governing annual financial statements to ease burden on SMEs

New Laws governing annual financial statements commencing the provisions of The Companies (Accounting) Act 2017

Brexit – Key Action Steps for Business Owners Trading with the UK

Ibec have published a comprehensive and practical new guide for managing Brexit, produced with the support of Accenture.

General Data Protection Regulation - Coming into effect from 25th May 2018

The GDPR will replace the current Data Protection Directive.

Substantial Changes to Rate of Interest Charged On Judgment Debts

When a creditor i.e. a supplier, or a bank, sues a debtor for a debt, and the creditor obtains Judgment, interest applies from the date of the Judgment, under the provisions of the Courts Act, 1981.

Removing a Residential Tenant for Non-Payment of Rent

The Residential Tenancies Act, 2004, as amended, sets out the procedure, for the purposes of a Landlord, recovering possession, in circumstances where the Tenant has failed to pay rent.

Requirement on Irish Companies to Maintain a Register of Beneficial Owners

New anti-money laundering laws now require corporate and other legal entities, incorporated within this State, to hold adequate, accurate, and current information, on their beneficial ownership,

Brexit: The Potential Implications - an IoD Ireland research report

Interesting insights from a survey conducted by IOD with members in Ireland & the UK. Certainly worth a read for anybody trading between the 2 economies.

Pay Survey 2017

Almost three-quarters of Irish companies are planning to award pay rises next year. The Ibec Pay Survey has found that 71% of companies plan to increase basic pay in 2017.

Knowledge Development Box:- Tax Benefits for Irish SMEs

Irish SMEs involved in research and development activities are to avail of lower corporate tax through a knowledge development box taxation scheme.

UK Exports - Stg Impact Calculator

• Enterprise Ireland has developed a new tool for Irish exporters to the UK to help them understand the impact of movements in the sterling/euro exchange rate on their business.

Workplace Relations Committee Update Oct 15-Mar 16

Workplace Relations Commission - Progress Report and Commentary

Action Plan for Housing & Homelessness - Rebuilding Ireland

Action Plan for Housing & Homelessness - Rebuilding Ireland - which was launched by Government

Budget 2017 - Key priorities

Five things Government should deliver in Budget 2017.

BDM Boylan - Enterprise Ireland Supports for Irish SMEs trading with UK post Brexit

Exporting to the UK? A new guide for Irish business post UK Referendum.

The future for Employees - Innovation & the Labour Market

Ireland’s high skilled labour force has played a key role in its economic success.

Personal Taxes - What could be in Budget 2017

Ireland has an income tax system which looks like that of no other developed economy.

IBEC Key messages - Budget 2017

While it is important that the Government does not overreact in framing Budget 2017, Ireland’s strategic interests must be prioritised while the post Brexit scenario remains highly fluid

The Housing crisis – What’s next?

The following article by IBEC provides some insights into areas that may find their way into Budget 2017 to support economic activity.

Wealth & Investment – Global Markets post Brexit

I think it is fair to say that in recent weeks we have been pretty much bombarded with negativity.

SMEs - New Lending Regulations to protect Irish SMEs - effective July 1st 2016

The Regulations on Lending to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME Regulations) were introduced by the Central Bank of Ireland on 17 December 2015. They provide protections for micro, small and med

SMEs – Guide to EI supports post Brexit

Enterprise Ireland 5 Pillars of Support:

Property Industry Ireland Update

Please find below the findings of this quarter's Property Watch report which Property Industry Ireland have released this morning.

How To Make Your Sports Club Succeed … Off The Field Of Play

In the event of a key player suffering an unexpected bad injury in the first minute of the game, it is the team who has trained and prepared for playing without them that has the best chance of gettin

Disclosure of Company Particulars

Disclosure requirements of the Irish Companies Act 2014 impact company websites and letterheads. Irish companies need to ensure they are compliant with this law.

DKM/BPFI SME Market Monitor

The latest DKM/BPFI SME Market Monitor for May 2016, highlights the sentiment and concerns by SMEs as the economic recovery continues.

Brexit - Unavoidable Consequences and Uncertainties for Ireland

Ibec - Irish Centre for European Law The legal Implications of Brexit – Dublin Conference Brexit – Unavoidable consequences and uncertainties for Ireland by Dr. John Temp

Update from IBEC on Recently Launched Programme for Government

Interesting Update from IBEC on the recently launched Programme for Government

Commencement of Time Running in Defective Building Cases and the Statute of Limitations

The issue as to the appropriate date, when a cause of action accrues, to a Plaintiff, has been the subject of a significant number of cases, over the past 25 years.

Credit Unions and Restructuring

Interesting article by Moore Stephens on South Korean Credit Unions & Restructuring.

SME Supports from Enterprise Ireland

If you are the owner of an SME business you should see if you can qualify for the Innovation Voucher Programme from Enterprise Ireland – Details attached for ease of access.

Easy Guide to Bank Finance for your Farm

When seeking to raise funds for your farm, it is useful to follow a sample checklist for the range of information likely to be requested about your business.

Planning to Sell your Business

Whether you are looking to sell your business now or further down the line there are many issues to consider.

Companies Act 2014

New Company Law - How it impacts on your business today.

Innovative Law Firm BDM Boylan appoint Tom Leahy as CEO

BDM Boylan Solicitors & Business Advisory, one of Munster’s largest law firms, has appointed Tom Leahy as Chief Executive Officer.

Companies Act 2014 - Loans by Directors to Companies

The Companies Act 2014 was enacted on the 23rd December 2014 and most provisions of the Act commenced on the 1st June 2015.

Restructuring Guidelines

There are many circumstances that can negatively impact the performance and sustainability of an SME Business.

Agri Food Strategy Committee Report

Are you involved in/do you have an interest in the Agri-Food Sector?

2016 Company of the Year - Platform Avenue

Congratulations to Patrick Dineen and all the team at Platform Avenue who were selected as the 2016 winners for Cork Chamber Cork Company of the Year Awards -Emerging Category.

Cyber Security

Cyber-attacks on Companies can result in damage not only to the Company itself in terms of its own information but also in terms of its reputation

The Community Pharmacy Sector

Clearly the last few years have been very difficult for the Community Pharmacist with falling reimbursements from state schemes and poor prevailing economic conditions.

Sick Leave and the Danger of Eventually Being Let Go

It is quite often the case, that an employee, will be absent from the work place for a significant period of time, as a result of an injury, or, illness.

Credit Unions

We have a dedicated Credit Union team who have developed an expertise and specialism in the area of Credit Union matters. We believe we can add real value for Credit Unions at a time of significant ch

Christmas Shopping and Some Unhappy Returns

We will all purchase gifts prior to, and after Christmas, for ourselves, or for others. We may not like the jumper purchased for us, or it may be a size too big (hopefully).

Interview Tips....From the Employer's Perspective

As the economy and enterprises begin to grow and prosper again, many businesses will require new staff to share the workload.

The Legal Position Regarding Joint Accounts Held by a Deceased Person

During the course of the administration of an estate of a deceased person, a question often arises, as to whether a particular bank account forms part of the estate. If a bank account forms part of a

High Court Decision to Affect a Significant Number of Drink Driving Cases

A recent decision of the High Court, will have a serious knock on effect, in relation to a significant number of pending prosecutions, before the District Court, under Section 4(4)(a) and (5) of the R

Enduring Powers of Attorney - A Financial and Practical Solution

An Enduring Power of Attorney is something that should be considered by all clients when reviewing their affairs.

New Legal Difficulty for Banks

The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act, 2013, cleared the way, to allow banks to seek Orders for Possession of Properties, in the Circuit Court.

Rights of Part-Time Employees

A part-time employee is an employee whose normal working hours are less than the normal hours of work of a comparable employee in relation to him or her.

Rights of Cohabitants

A recent decision of Ms. Justice Baker, delivered on the 5th of May, 2015, dealt with the interpretation of Section 194 (1) of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants

Lecture

Patrick Mullins, Partner, recently delivered a two hour Seminar on the Companies Act, 2014, to 75 Accountants at the Rochestown Park Hotel on Wednesday the 29th of April.

Exciting Merger

We are delighted to announce our newly merged firm which is now known as BDM Boylan from the 1st May.

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