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Shane O’Donohoe joins our Commercial Property Department
We are delighted to welcome Shane O’Donohoe to our Commercial Property department. Shane joins the Property team as...
Compliance Agenda - July 2017
by Alan Browning, Sean Power, Ciara Gallen
Sale of Berkley Recruitment Group Limited to Almondclose Limited
We were delighted to advise The ReThink Group Limited on the successful sale of Berkley Recruitment, a leading recruitment company...
Compliance Dates and Deadlines
by Alan Browning, Sean Power, Ciara Gallen
Companies (Accounting) Act 2017 - Key Points
by Alan Browning, Sean Power, Ciara Gallen
Beneficial Ownership Register
by Alan Browning, Sean Power, Ciara Gallen
Best Practice for Drafting Minutes
by Alan Browning, Sean Power, Ciara Gallen
LK Shields Employment Law Breakfast Seminar
Ciara O'Kennedy and Susan Battye of LK Shields presented an interesting and topical seminar on some recent...
Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund leads a €2.2 million investment in Altratech
The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund and Infinity Capital lead a €2.2 million investment in Altratech Limited. Altratech...
Lenders Will Be Affected by the Companies (Accounting) Act 2017
by Sarah Pickering, Richard Curran
I-SEM and the Impact On Renewable Energy – An Update
by Philip Daly, Jamie Ritchie
LK Shields Expands Projects Team with New Appointment
Leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields has expanded its highly regarded Projects team with the appointment of Jamie...
New General Commercial Communications Code for Broadcasters
by Aideen Burke, Peter Bolger
General Court Annuls Commission Merger Decision
by Marco Hickey
CRO’s Central Register of Beneficial Ownership Delayed Until Late 2017
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) has postponed the launch of the central register of beneficial ownership of legal entities incorporated...
Mike Kavanagh Interviewed by Sunday Business Post
In an interview with the Sunday Business Post, Chairman of LK Shields Michael Kavanagh traces his career to date and...
Acquisition of Carechoice by InfraVia Capital Partners
We were delighted to advise InfraVia Capital Partners on the successful acquisition of Carechoice, the second largest private owner and...
ESMA Issues Opinion on General Principles To Support Supervisory Convergence Post-Brexit
by Damien Barnaville, Eimear O’Flynn
Authorisation as an Investment Firm Under MiFID II in Ireland
by Trevor Dolan, Eimear O’Flynn
Peter Bolger Joins LK Shields as Head Of Intellectual Property,Technology And Privacy
Leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields has appointed highly ranked solicitor Peter Bolger as Head of Intellectual Property,...
Professional Third Party Litigation Funding Unlawful in Ireland
by Ciarán Markey, Michael Kavanagh
Well Done Team LK Shields
The firm had a great turn out for the Calcutta Run this year. All our runners successfully crossed the finish...
UK Firms Will Still Face EU Competition Law Scrutiny
by Marco Hickey
The AIFMD Third Country Passport
by Damien Barnaville, Donnchadh McCarthy
The Central Bank UCITS Regulations
by Daragh O’Malley
Compliance Agenda - May 2017
by Alan Browning, Sean Power, Ciara Gallen
HSBC and JPMorgan Chase Appeal European Commission’s Cartel Decision and Fine
by Marco Hickey
Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs
by Lisa McEllin, Ruairí Mulrean
Why Choose Ireland? Structured Finance And Securitisation
by David Williams, Trevor Dolan, Damien Barnaville, Liam Carney, Eimear O’Flynn, Sarah Pickering
Acquisition of Fogarty Belting by Ammeraal Beltech
We were delighted to advise Ammeraal Beltech on its acquisition of Fogarty Belting. Ammeraal Beltech are a Dutch-based, leading...
Front Line Defenders
LK Shields acted for Irish charity Front Line Defenders on a pro-bono basis in the transition of their activities from...
LK Shields Participates in Haven Volunteer Program 2017
For the third year running LK Shields is sending an able volunteer to particpate in Haven's annual trip to...
Legal 500 2017
The firm has been highly ranked in the latest edition of Legal 500. Leading independent legal ranking publication Legal 500 ...
Chambers Europe 2017
LK Shields have again been ranked across a variety of practice areas including dispute resolution, M&A, banking and...
Companies in Receivership and the Companies Registration Office
by Richard Curran, Sarah Pickering
Multi-Site Portfolio Acquisition by Cignal
We were delighted to advise Cignal on a considerable expansion of its existing telecommunication towers portfolio. Cignal is Ireland&rsquo...
Mandatory E-filing at the CRO from 1 June 2017
by Alan Browning, Ciara Gallen
Regardless of Brexit: There are already key differences between UK and Irish employment law
by Susan Battye, Elizabeth Mara
Audit Exemption for Companies – A Recap
by Sean Power
€44m Investment in Seed Funding
Enterprise Ireland is seeking commercially viable expressions of interest from commercially focused venture capital funds targeting seed and early stage...
The Conversion Deadline Has Passed ... What’s Next?
by Alan Browning
Get ready now for the GDPR
by Catherine Walsh, Michael Kavanagh, Aideen Burke
Beneficial Ownership – Not so private anymore
by Alan Browning
Theresa May’s Article 50 ‘Dear John’ Letter
by Trevor Dolan
Consultation on New Methodology to Calculate Funding Levies
by Trevor Dolan
Irish Central Bank rules and guidance for Management Companies passporting into Ireland
by Trevor Dolan
Best Lawyers 2018 Edition
A number of our practice areas and solicitors have again been recognised in the latest edition of Best Lawyers. Our...
Review of Civil Justice System
by Rachel Murphy
Challenge to State Investment in Fossil Fuels
by Philip Daly
EU Head Scarf Ruling
by Ciara O’Kennedy
Chambers Global 2017
The firm has again been highly ranked in the latest edition of Chambers Global. Leading independent legal ranking publication Chambers...
The General Court Annuls Commission Decision on UPS-TNT Merger
by Marco Hickey
New expedited procedure introduced for efficient and cost-effective ICC Arbitration
by Íde O’Neill
LK Shields Launches Haven Volunteer Programme 2017
As part of our corporate partnership with Haven we will be sending a staff member to participate in the...
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Accidents and injuries at sports facilities: who is liable?
by Muireann Granville, Michael Kavanagh
The Internet of Things: Cayla doll is banned in Germany over privacy and security concerns
by Catherine Walsh
A Guide To Registering Designs
by lk-shields
Bumper year for Irish tech investment
by Ruairí Mulrean, Lisa McEllin
Top Tips for Start-Ups
by Ruairí Mulrean, Lisa McEllin
Broadcasters Consider Ireland as a Location post-Brexit
by Jennifer McGuire, Marco Hickey, James Byrne
Shareholders’ Agreements – A Practical Analysis
by Emmet Scully
Checklist for Employee Incentive Schemes
by Gillian Dully, Jamie McConville
ESMA issues Opinion on UCITS Share Classes
by Daragh O’Malley, David Williams
Investigations into Potential Anti-Competitive Practices: CCPC Tightens Reins
by Marco Hickey
Mediation Bill 2017
by Ciara Smyth, Michael Kavanagh
Compliance Statements: What Directors Need to Know
by David Brangam
IORP II is Now in Force
by Jamie McConville
ACT Venture Capital establishes a new seed fund, AIB Start-up Accelerator Fund 2
LK Shields Solicitors acted for Enterprise Ireland in connection with its investment in the AIB Start-up Accelerator Fund 2 The Fund...
Legal and Regulatory Update January 2017
by lk-shields
Shard Capital Partners Launches New Venture Capital Fund in Ireland
LK Shields Solicitors acted for Shard Capital Partners in the launch of a new Venture Capital Fund in Ireland. ...
Brexit, Intellectual Property and an Irish Angle
by lk-shields
The Conversion Deadline Has Passed ... What’s Next?
by Alan Browning
The Impact of Brexit on Data Protection
by Catherine Walsh
Significant reduction in interest rate on judgment debts
The rate of interest payable on judgment debts under section 26 of the Debtors (Ireland) Act, 1840, has been reduced from 8% to 2%. ...
New Court of Appeal Practice Direction: Filing of submissions or books of appeal from 1 Feb 2017
by Íde O’Neill, Susan Battye
New Rules on Beneficial Ownership: Key Considerations for Fund Boards and Irish Fund Administrators
by Daragh O’Malley, Damien Barnaville
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Sale of Medisource to DCC Group
We acted for the shareholders of Medisource Ireland Limited on its sale to FTSE-listed DCC Group. Medisource, operating in both...
Crowdfunding The Irish Brexit Challenge
by Rachel Murphy
Contending with Brexit Uncertainties – Governing Law Clauses
by Jennifer McGuire, James Byrne
Introduction of Key Information Documents for PRIIPs delayed until January 2018
by Damien Barnaville, Eimear O’Flynn
Giving Reason to Reasonable Accommodation
by Elizabeth Mara
Central Bank Finalises Guidance and Rules for Fund Management Companies
by Daragh O’Malley
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Start Ups
At LK Shields we have extensive experience in advising start up and early stage companies.
Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund leads a €3 million investment in Corlytics
We acted for Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund and Infinity Capital who have lead a €3 million investment...
The Central Bank’s restrictions on Loan Originating Qualifying AIFs have been eased
by Trevor Dolan
Is It Closing Time on ‘Close of Business’?
by Jennifer McGuire, James Byrne
Issues for public sector bodies appointing a Data Protection Officer under the GDPR
by lk-shields
New Rules on Beneficial Ownership: What Directors need to know
by David Brangam
New Rules on Beneficial Ownership: What you need to know
by Damien Barnaville, David Brangam, Alan Browning
Implications of Brexit on the Asset Management Industry – Opportunities for Ireland
by David Williams, Trevor Dolan
LK Shields acted for StoryToys Limited in its integration with Amplify and Touch Press
We acted for StoryToys Limited in its integration with the games division of New York company Amplify, and London-based app...
LK Shields advises long-standing client Oasis on its continued expansion programme
OASIS Group, the fastest growing records and information management (RIM) company across Europe, have confirmed the completion of six ...
Leadership Changes Announced at LK Shields
LK Shields has announced significant leadership changes as the firm readies itself for further growth in 2017. The changes are part...
Acquisition of Celtic Linen Limited by Causeway Capital Partners
We acted for Causeway Capital Partners, in the acquisition of Celtic Linen Limited (in Examinership). Celtic Linen Limited is a...
The Employment Injunction - Diluting the “Strong threshold Test”
by Ciara O’Kennedy
