News & Insights
Please search below for the latest publications, clients updates, news and events from across the firm.
M&A for Regulated Financial Services Firms
by Jennifer McGuire, David Naughton, James Byrne
Cookie Fumbles: Grace Period in Ireland Ends Soon
by Robert Haniver
Temporary Changes Will Ease Compliance Requirements for Businesses
by Richard Curran, Ruairí Mulrean, Jill Callanan, Paul Dineen
Sure Valley Ventures Invests in Volograms Ltd
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to advise Sure Valley Ventures in relation to its participation in the...
LK Shields Highly Ranked in Mergermarket M&A Deal Report
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is delighted to be ranked as the seventh M&A firm in Ireland by...
Reach Plc Purchase 50% Interest in Independent Star Ltd
LK Shields was delighted to act for Reach Plc, the largest commercial national and regional news publisher in ...
Third Party Rights Against Insurers in Ireland
by Grace Toher, Ian Lavelle
Brexit Update: ESMA and European Regulators Confirm the Status of MoUs with the FCA
On 1 February 2019, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) and the European securities regulators agreed on Memoranda...
Central Register of Beneficial Ownership Introduced for ICAVs and Unit Trusts
by Adrian Mulryan, Elaine Hughes
Technimark Acquires Tool & Plastic Industries Ltd
LK Shields was delighted to act for long-standing client Tool & Plastic Industries Ltd in the sale of their...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP Announces Appointment of New Managing Partner and Chairman
LK Shields Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of David Williams as its new Managing Partner. David...
YouTube Not Obliged to Disclose IP Address of Infringer
CJEU Ruling. In the event that a film is unlawfully uploaded to an online platform (e.g. YouTube), the rightholder...
LK Shields announces Partner Promotion in Projects and Construction Team
Leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields has promoted Projects and Construction specialist Jamie Ritchie to partner level. Jamie...
Following the Protocol? Don’t Forget Staff’s Data
by Robert Haniver
Ardonagh Group Acquires O’Driscoll O’Neil
LK Shields acted on the sale of its long-standing client O’Driscoll O’Neil insurance broker, to The...
LK Shields AR Programme Update– SOAR
SOAR (success overcoming all resistance) is the LK Shields AR (Artist in Residence) Programme. Following an open call process,...
Additional Extension to annual return filing period
by Elaine Hughes, James Carolan, Liam Boyle, Colm Hanley
Establishing a Charity in Ireland: Company Secretarial Considerations
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle, James Carolan
Directors residential address disclosure requirements
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, Colm Hanley, James Carolan
Effective Minute Taking
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, James Carolan, Liam Boyle
Compliance Agenda - July 2020
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, James Carolan, Colm Hanley
Start-ups, State Aid and COVID-19
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Acquisitions in Financial Services: Irish Regulatory Requirements
by Trevor Dolan, Marco Hickey
Reopening a Commercial Premises
by Patrick Ryan
M&A Transactions During the COVID-19 Crisis: Due Diligence Considerations
by Jennifer McGuire, James Byrne
Directors Duties and Liabilities: Statement from the ODCE
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, concerns have been raised by directors and bodies representing directors regarding potential liabilities...
Offshore Renewable Energy Projects Designated as Relevant Projects
by Philip Daly, Seanna Mulrean
Hugh Garvey Memorial Award for Intellectual Property Law 2020
Congratulations to NUIG students Rebecca Anderson and Mary O'Rourke, worthy winners of the Hugh Garvey Memorial Award for Intellectual...
Use of Confidentiality Ring for Discovery Approved
by Redmond Arigho, Muireann Granville, Michael Kavanagh, Ciarán Markey
Elephant Partners Invest in Keelvar Systems
LK Shields were delighted to act for Elephant Partners in an investment round. Advice provided to Elephant Partners was in...
Deloitte Acquires Cloud Consultancy DNM
LK Shields acted for Deloitte on its acquisition of leading Irish cloud consultancy and managed services provider DNM which operates...
TUPE: Can beneficial variations made pre-transfer be deemed invalid?
by Einde O’Donnell
Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Options Part 3: Examinership
by Ruairí Mulrean, Paul Dineen, Jill Callanan
Simon Mahon joins Banking and Finance Team at LK Shields
We are delighted to welcome Simon Mahon as an Associate Solicitor in our Banking and Finance Team. Simon has extensive...
Trading While Insolvent
by Shane Neville, Ian Lavelle, Jill Callanan
Ameresco Acquires Beale Hill Wind Farm
LK Shields advised US based electric energy group Ameresco in its acquisition and upgrade of the Beale Hill Wind Farm...
Simplified Merger Notification Procedure in Ireland
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Return to Work National Safely Protocol Published
by Aoife Bradley, Einde O’Donnell
Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Options Available: Part 2 - Mergers and Divisions
by Jennifer McGuire, Ruairí Mulrean, James Byrne
Event
Webinar: The Role of Directors in Distributions, Loans and Capital
Please join us for a webinar with ICSA Ireland where Ruairí Mulrean and Elaine Hughes will discuss...
Government announces €6.5 billion in support measures for businesses
by Andrew Power
Liquidator refused access to Google email account by High Court
by Redmond Arigho, Jill Callanan
#10 things You Should Know Before Reopening Construction Sites
by Jamie Ritchie
LK Shields Solicitors LLP
We hope that you are keeping safe and well during these turbulent times. Our offices in Dublin and Galway...
State aid regime during COVID-19
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Sure Valley Ventures investment in Buymie Limited
LK Shields advised Sure Valley Ventures in relation to its participation in the Series A Investment Round of Buymie Limited,...
Overview of Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Options Available Under Irish Law - Part 1
by Paul Dineen, Ruairí Mulrean, Richard Curran
Changes to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
by Einde O’Donnell, Aoife Bradley
Covid-19 and FDI: a new era of European protectionism in M&A?
by Ruairí Mulrean
Establishment of a Financial Support Scheme for Nursing Homes During COVID-19
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Central Bank: Flexibility on Certain Reporting Requirements
The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has published details of the flexible approach it will be adopting towards regulatory...
COVID-19: Immigration Issues
by Jennifer O’Neill, Aoife Bradley
Construction Contracts Adjudication Service processing applications for appointment of Adjudicator
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI) has confirmed that the Construction Contracts Adjudication Service is now in a...
Legal 500 2020
LK Shields have once again been highly ranked in The Legal 500 2020 guide to outstanding lawyers in Europe, Middle...
Supports Announced by Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
by Jennifer McGuire
How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting the Administration of Justice in Ireland
by Grace Toher, Shane Neville
Remote working: eSignatures for contracts and other documents
by Robert Haniver
Retention of Title Clauses in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis
by Jill Callanan, Clare Dowling
Responding to Data Subject Access Requests During the COVID-19 Crisis
by Jeanne Kelly
Ireland: Trade Marks 2020 — LK Shields Chapter of ICLG Trade Mark Laws and Regulations
We are pleased to announce the publication of the “Ireland: Trade Marks 2020” chapter of the International Comparative Legal...
Conveyancing Considerations During the COVID-19 Crisis
by Elaine O’Connor
Questions Directors of Regulated Funds Should Ask During Times of Market Turbulence
by David Naughton
Virtual Board Meetings During COVID-19
During this difficult and uncertain time, it is vitally important that Directors continue to hold Board meetings and record all...
COVID-19: Business Continuity and Risk Management
by Joanne Griffin
Event
Webinar: Business Continuity during the COVID-19 Crisis
The swift progression of the COVID-19 crisis has caught many business owners and employers by surprise. To protect their cash...
COVID-19: Planning and Property Measures Implemented by the Government
by Elaine O’Connor, Patrick Ryan
Can We Rely on Force Majeure Because of COVID-19?
by Jane O’Grady
COVID-19: Estate Planning Considerations and Making a Will
by Patrick Ryan
Morrisons Held Not Vicariously Liable for Intentional Data Breach of Disgruntled Employee
by Jeanne Kelly, Aoife Bradley
COVID-19: Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
by Einde O’Donnell
Construction Contracts Adjudication Service Not Processing Applications due to COVID-19
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has advised that, in light of the latest announcements issued by the...
RESS and COVID-19: The Deadline for Bids Extended
by Philip Daly
COVID-19: Supply Chain Management
by Joanne Griffin
Compliance Agenda — March 2020
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle, James Carolan
COVID-19: Restructuring of Company Debt
by Jill Callanan, Clare Dowling, Redmond Arigho
COVID-19: Do Issuers of Debt Securities Have Anything to Disclose?
by Garry Wynne
Business Continuity: The Benefits of Outsourcing your Company Secretary
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley
COVID-19: Strategies for Employers Coping with a Temporary Downturn in Business
by Elizabeth Mara
LK Shields Acts in Sale of Nicholas O’Dwyer to RSK
LK Shields acted on the sale of its long-standing client Nicholas O’Dwyer Limited, a consulting and engineering practice,...
Importance Notice Regarding Apostilling and Legalising Documents in Ireland
The Department of Foreign Affairs (“DFA”) has advised that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authentications...
LK Shields Welcomes Senior Company Secretary Colm Hanley
We are delighted to welcome Colm Hanley to the firm. Colm is a senior Company Secretary with expertise in company...
M&A Transactions During the COVID-19 Crisis
by Jennifer McGuire, James Byrne
COVID-19: Commercial Lease Considerations
by Patrick Ryan
Frustration of Contracts in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
by Jill Callanan, Clare Dowling
COVID-19 and Construction: Defining the “New Normal”
by Jamie Ritchie
COVID-19: Delegation of Authority by Directors through Written Resolutions
by Richard Curran, Paul Dineen
Competing with COVID-19: Competition Law During the COVID-19 Outbreak
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Irish Companies Take Note: Annual Return Deadlines Extended Due To Covid-19
The Companies Registration Office (“CRO”) have advised Irish companies that all annual returns due to be filed by...
LK Shields Ranked in Chambers Europe 2020
LK Shields has again ranked highly in the latest edition of Chambers Europe. Leading independent legal directory Chambers and Partners...
LK Shields Act for Keurig Dr. Pepper in Opening a Manufacturing Plant in Newbridge, Co. Kildare
We are delighted to act for Keurig Dr Pepper in opening a manufacturing plant in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The 330,000 square...
COVID-19 and Corporate Governance
by Elaine Hughes
COVID-19: Planning For Your AGM
by Elaine Hughes
COVID-19 and Business Continuity: A Message From Our Managing Partner
At LK Shields, first and foremost, our concern is for the health, well-being and prosperity of our clients, colleagues and...
COVID-19: Insurance Considerations
by Ian Lavelle, Shane Neville
COVID-19: What Companies Need to Know to Reduce Insolvency Risk
by Jill Callanan, Clare Dowling
Coronavirus: Financial Support for Irish Businesses
by Andrew Power
Special Insight
COVID-19 and Business Continuity
Our cross-disciplinary business crisis advisory team provides expert legal guidance on managing business interruptions.