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Business Interruption Insurance: The Latest from the UK
by Shane Neville, Ian Lavelle
Dortek Senior Executives Buy-Out Existing Shareholders
LK Shields acted as legal advisors to a team of existing executives lead by Alan O’Keane and ...
Written submissions in civil proceedings to be made accessible to the public
by Katie Linden, Michael Kavanagh
COVID-19 Clauses and the New Restrictions for the Irish Construction Industry
As a result of new restrictions, the majority of Irish construction projects effectively ceased all physical work on sites from 6...
Sure Valley Ventures participates in investment round for Cameramatics
LK Shields acted for Sure Valley Ventures in its participation in the €4,000,000 series A funding round of MySafeDrive Limited...
LK Shields Ranks among Ireland’s Top Firms in M&A Report
LK Shields Solicitors LLP has again been ranked among Ireland’s Top Law Firms in the Mergermarket 2020 league table. ...
Ajinomoto Cambrooke Inc acquires Nualtra Limited
LK Shields acted for the shareholders of Nualtra Limited, on its sale to Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc., part of the Ajinomoto...
Six Newly Qualified Solicitors
We are delighted that six of our trainees were admitted to the Roll of Solicitors this month. Their dedication...
Central Register for ICAVs, Credit Unions and Unit Trusts: Deadline for Filing Approaching
ICAVs, Credit Unions and Unit Trusts in existence as of 25 June 2020 have until 25 December 2020 to file their beneficial ownership information...
Kilimanjaro Live Expands Presence in Irish Market
LK Shields were delighted to assist Germany’s Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG) through its UK subsidiary Kilimanjaro...
Second Shareholders’ Rights Directive Implemented into Irish Law
by Adrian Mulryan, David Williams, Trevor Dolan, David Naughton, Garry Wynne, Cate Shirley, Elaine Hughes
Callaghan Engineering Acquired by RED
We were delighted to act for long-standing clients Donal and Miriam O’Callaghan on the sale of Callaghan...
Paradyn sell ITS Telecom Services to Viatel
We were delighted to advise Paradyn, Ireland’s only end-to-end single-source provider of ICT, network and telecoms solutions, on...
Pires Investments Plc Invests in YOP
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Pires Investments Plc in connection with their investment in YOP, a...
New Guidance on Working from Home for Employers and Employees
In a welcome development, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently published “Guidance on Working from Home for Employers...
Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Options: Part 4 - Schemes of Arrangement
by Paul Dineen, Ruairí Mulrean, Jill Callanan
Legitimacy of Dawn Raids Conducted by the European Commission Questioned
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
The Central Bank of Ireland reports on compliance with the Fitness and Probity Regime
by Adrian Mulryan, Cate Shirley
The Charities Governance Code: New Compliance Reporting in 2021
Charities registered in Ireland will be required to submit their first report on compliance with the Charities Governance Code in 2021. ...
Central Bank reports on MiFID Best Execution thematic inspection
On 10 November 2020 the Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) released its findings from the recent inspection of...
EASA welcomes Google as first Digital Pure Play Member
The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) has welcomed Google as the first digital pure play member of the Alliance in...
Injunction to prevent eviction refused for tenant that failed to pay rent during COVID-19
by Cathal Hester, Emer Wilkie
Injunctions – The Current Approach
by Ciara Smyth, Amy Bradley
Charities in Ireland: The Role of a Company Secretary
by Colm Hanley
Managing Risk for Construction Consultants: Concurrent Wrongdoers and the 1% Rule
by Ian Lavelle
Street Furniture Licences for Outdoor Dining
by Cathal Hester, Emer Wilkie
Central Bank of Ireland publishes its findings on compliance with Fund Management Company Guidance (CP86)
by Adrian Mulryan, Cate Shirley
Data Protection Considerations for Liquidators
by Jane O’Grady, Clare Dowling, Jill Callanan, Jeanne Kelly
MiddleGame Ventures participates in Series Post Seed Investment Round of Wayflyer Limited
LK Shields was delighted to act for MiddleGame Ventures in its participation in the series post seed investment round of...
Forestry Licensing: Changes to the Appeals System May Ease Delays
by Jamie Ritchie
Changes to Run-Off Insurance for Solicitors
by Shane Neville, Grace Toher
New Look Judgment: A Cautionary Tale for Examinership Appointments in the Retail Sector
by Jill Callanan
Crypto: Legal Certainty Forthcoming
by Adrian Mulryan
DBEI Code of Conduct between Landlords and Tenants: Landlords Take Note
Earlier this month the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (“DBEI”) released a voluntary code of conduct (&ldquo...
LK Shields acts for MDM in connection with Offshore Cabling Projects
LK Shields are delighted to have been retained by sub-sea specialist engineering firm McMahon Design and Management Limited (MDM) in...
Compliance Agenda - October 2020
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle
Directors Duties During the Ongoing Crisis
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle
New IT Infrastructure at the Companies Registration Office: Will it Affect You?
The Companies Registration Office (“CRO”) is undergoing a digital transformation. The existing CORE (Companies Online Registration Environment)...
Brexit: Review Governance of Companies before 31 December 2020
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle
New Annual Return Filing Extensions Announced
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) previously announced that the annual return filing extension was extended from 30 June 2020 to 31 October 2020 due...
Liability of Online Platform Operators for User Copyright Infringement
by Ciarán Markey, Peter Bolger
LK Shields Solicitors ranked as a Top 5 Irish Law Firm in Mergermarket Global and Regional M&A Report
LK Shields Solicitors LLP has been ranked as a Top 5 Irish Law Firm in the Mergermarket Global and Regional...
Infographic: The Platform to Business Regulation
by Jane O’Grady
Stamp Duty on Shares Deriving Value from Non-Residential Property
by Emmet Scully
Civil Justice and Private International Law: New Guidance from the European Commission for post-Brexit Disputes
by Richard Curran
The Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020
2020 is likely to see an update to the legal framework for an ILP in Ireland. Successive governments in Ireland have...
Business Interruption Insurance: FCA Test Cases
by Shane Neville, Ian Lavelle
Top tips for businesses in the event of a no-deal Brexit
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Construction Adjudication in Ireland: The Latest Trends
by Amy Bradley, Michael Kavanagh
Remote Working And Compliance With Working-Time Rules
by Jennifer O’Neill
New rules relating to written submissions and issue papers in the High Court
A new High Court Practice Direction “HC97 – Written Submissions and Issue Papers”, issued by the President of...
New EU Rules on Foreign Direct Investment
An EU Regulation establishing a framework for screening foreign direct investments into the EU was approved on 5 March 2019 (the &ldquo...
Renewable Energy: Irish Government Approves Results of RESS Auction
Government approval of the results of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction was announced on 11 September 2020. Offers to...
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Insolvency Knowledge Hub
Insolvency Practitioners operate in a unique environment where they are subject to their own specific requirements as well as th
World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2020
Peter Bolger has been ranked as a Global Leader by the World Trademark Review. Peter Bolger, Head of Intellectual Property,...
Distressed M&A – Opportunities and Risks
by Ruairí Mulrean, Paul Dineen, Richard Curran, Marco Hickey
Small Win for Product Promotions, But No Giveaways
by Robert Haniver, Peter Bolger
LK Shields Solicitors LLP Recognised by IFLR1000 for Project Development
The Projects and Construction Team at LK Shields Solicitors LLP has been ranked in the area of Project Development by...
Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Annual General Meetings
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, Colm Hanley
LK Shields Solicitors LLP Pledge Support to GEDI Charter
The Law Society of Ireland’s Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Charter aims to establish standards for inclusion...
Technimark Acquires Tool & Plastic Industries Ltd
LK Shields acted for Tool and Plastic Industries Limited, a leading Irish manufacturer of injection moulded plastic products, on its...
LK Shields Solicitors LLP Announces Promotion in Company Secretarial and Compliance Team
Leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields Solicitors LLP have promoted Elaine Hughes to Director of Company Secretarial...
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
On 23 July 2020, the Irish Government announced the introduction of a new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (“EWSS”). The...
Highlights from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s 2019 Annual Report
by Marco Hickey, Emma Creaven
Withdrawal or Amendment of Dividend Resolutions
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle
COVID-19 and Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance
by Shane Neville
Agritech Company MagGrow Raises €6M in Investment Round
LK Shields Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for MagGrow in its Series A Investment Round. MagGrow are ...
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
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, Liam Boyle, Colm Hanley
Establishing a Charity in Ireland: Company Secretarial Considerations
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle
Directors residential address disclosure requirements
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, Colm Hanley
Effective Minute Taking
by Elaine Hughes, Colm Hanley, Liam Boyle
Compliance Agenda - July 2020
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, 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...
