News & Insights
Please search below for the latest publications, clients updates, news and events from across the firm.
Small Win for Product Promotions, But No Giveaways
by Robert Haniver, Peter Bolger
Compliance Agenda — January 2020
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, James Carolan
Restraint of Trade Clauses — What Now After the Ryanair Decision?
by Aoife Bradley, Einde O’Donnell
LK Shields Ranked Among Ireland’s Top 10 Firms by Mergermarket
LK Shields has again been ranked among Ireland’s Top 10 Law Firms in the Mergermarket 2019 league table. Mergermarket, the...
LK Shields Welcomes New Associate Solicitor Paul Dineen
We are delighted to welcome Associate Solicitor Paul Dineen to the firm. Paul joins our Corporate and Commercial team....
LK Shields supports Galway 2020
LK Shields is delighted to support this momentous cultural event as part of our CSR programme. Galway 2020 is a...
The Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019: Need to Know
by Ian Lavelle
Schrems 2 Update: EU Advocate General upholds validity of use of Standard Contractual Clauses
EU Advocate General upholds validity of use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers to third countries. Case C-311/18....
Employment Legislation Update: July — December 2019
by Aoife Bradley, Michael Kavanagh, Jennifer O’Neill, Ciara O’Kennedy, Elizabeth Mara, Einde O’Donnell, Gillian Dully
LK Shields Act as Project Lead in Group Reorganisation of Fitch Ratings EU
LK Shields acted as project lead and advised on the Irish aspects of the group reorganisation of the Fitch Ratings...
LK Shields Advises Shareholders of Xcelerator Machine Translations Limited
We were delighted to advise the majority of the selling shareholders / Xcelerator Machine Translations Limited in relation to the...
LK Shields Solicitors announces sponsorship of Galwegians RFC
LK Shields is proud to support one of Connacht and Ireland’s leading rugby clubs, Galwegians RFC. LK Shields...
€2.6bn for the Irish National Broadband Plan Approved by the European Commission
by Marco Hickey, Saadi Siddiky
Foursite Design Consultants Limited acquired by Indigo Telecom Group Limited
LK Shields acted for Indigo Telecom Group Limited on its acquisition of Foursite Design Consultants Limited (t/a 4site), a...
Happy Christmas from LK Shields
On behalf of everyone at LK Shields, we would like to wish you all a happy Christmas and thank you...
“Santa Clauses”: New Gift Voucher Law
by Peter Bolger, Robert Haniver, Tanya Moeller
LK Shields Act in Sale of M3 Medical to Uniphar
LK Shields Solicitors acted in the sale of M3 Medical Limited to Uniphar Public Limited Company. M3 Medical...
Legal Professional Privilege: Two Interesting Decisions from the Court of Appeal in the UK
by Muireann Granville, Michael Kavanagh
LK Shields Publishes CSR Report for 2019
LK Shields is delighted to publish our CSR Report for 2019. Our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is guided by the...
LK Shields Advise on Acquisition of CareWorks by Advanced
LK Shields Solicitors assisted on the Irish aspects of the purchase by Advanced of Irish health software company CareWorks. CareWorks,...
LK Shields’ Jeanne Kelly and Aideen Burke to Present at Cork Film Festival
We are delighted to announce that LK Shields Partner Jeanne Kelly and Associate Aideen Burke will present at the WFT...
LK Shields Advises ECI on Investment in KB Associates
LK Shields Solicitors advised ECI on the Irish law aspects of their investment in KB Associates. ECI is the UK'...
The Corporate Veil Does Not Provide Immunity
Supreme Court confirms that non-party funders can be held personally liable for costs: the corporate veil does not provide...
How to Protect Commercially Sensitive Business Information in a Discovery Process
A significant element of the litigation of disputes involves the discovery of documents – in short, the disclosure of documents...
Non Irish Resident Beneficial Owners: BEN2 Upload Now Available
Information relating to the Beneficial Owners forename, surname, date of birth and PPS number must be submitted to the Register...
Brexit, Another No Deal! Important Considerations In Relation To Your Financial Statements
As Brexit draws nearer, you may need to give consideration to the arrangements your company has in place in relation...
LK Shields Solicitors helps NUIG Access Students SOAR
SOAR involves the creation and delivery of a series of communication workshops for NUIG Access Students facilitated by LK Shields...
LK Shields Advises Eastland Engineering Supply Co. Limited in Relation to Investment by MML
LK Shields were delighted to advise the shareholders of Eastland Engineering Supply Co. Limited (EES) in relation to an...
LK Shields Contributes to Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide
We are pleased to announce that Marco Hickey, Partner in our Corporate & Commercial team, has contributed the Ireland Chapter...
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Register: High Number of Submissions Rejected — Why?
In the two months since the Register of Beneficial Ownership (“RBO”) opened, a high number of submissions completed...
LK Shields Acts for Polypipe Group plc in the Acquisition of the Alderburgh Group
LK Shields acted for Polypipe Group plc, a leading provider of sustainable water and climate management solutions for the built...
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LKS Financial Services Forum
Please join us for the first in our ongoing series of forums that focus on current news and...
Budget 2020: Improvements to the Key Employee Engagement Programme
Improvements to the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP) were announced in the Budget 2020 Statement. KEEP is a tax advantageous share...
The UK Publishes Second Regulation on the Implications of a No-Deal Brexit on Competition Law
by Marco Hickey, Saadi Siddiky
Investment Limited Partnership — An Introduction
by David Naughton
The Data Protection Commission is Undertaking a Cookies Sweep
by Robert Haniver
Striking out proceedings for delay: a new approach by the Irish Courts?
by Ian Lavelle
Case Dismissed: A 5 Year Delay in Furnishing Discovery Found to be both Inordinate and Inexcusable
by Ciara Smyth, Shane Neville
Central Bank’s Pre-Christmas Submission Deadlines
by Trevor Dolan
LK Shields Solicitors launches charity partnership with Peter McVerry Trust
LK Shields is delighted to announce the launch of our partnership with Peter McVerry Trust, a national housing and homelessness...
Compliance Agenda - September 2019
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, James Carolan
Irish Companies Take Note of the CRO Strict 14 Day Rule
On 1 June 2019, the Registrar decided to utilise powers under section 898 of the 2014 Act, to introduce a 14 day limit on returning...
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Breakfast Seminar: Building Blocks for 2040
By 2040, it is expected that the population in Ireland will have increased to nearly 6 million people, resulting in a requirement...
No Deal Brexit! Will My Company Be In Breach of Company Law?
As another Brexit deadline looms, companies will need to consider if a no deal Brexit will leave them in breach...
No Deal Brexit: Do UK registered companies with an Irish registered branch have to re-register?
Many UK companies operating in Ireland chose to establish a Branch as opposed to an Irish incorporated subsidiary from which...
Construction Products: How Would a ‘No Deal’ Brexit Affect You?
by Seanna Mulrean
Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2019 completes Second Stage in Dáil Éireann
The proposed modernisation of the existing limited partnerships legislation has taken a further step forward with the announcement that the...
LK Shields Promotes New Partner in Commercial Property Team
Leading corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields has promoted Property Finance specialist Peter O’Reilly to partner level. ...
LK Shields Partner Aoife Bradley Co-Chairs Panel at IBA 2019 Seoul
We are delighted to announce that LK Shields’ Head of Employment, Pensions & Employee Benefits, Aoife Bradley, will co-chair...
Working Time - Employers’ Responsibilities
by Ciara O’Kennedy
Halewood Wine & Spirits Sells Stake in Skibbereen Distilleries Holdings to West Cork Distillers
LK Shields were delighted to advise Halewood Wine & Spirits, the UK’s leading independent drinks manufacturer and distributor,...
Central Bank Consultation on the Treatment, Correction and Redress of Errors in Investment Funds
by Trevor Dolan
Sale of Cignal to Cellnex Telecom
LK Shields was delighted to advise InfraVia Capital Partners on the sale of Cignal to IBEX 35-listed Cellnex Telecom Group. ...
LK Shields Partner Peter Bolger Listed in World Trademark Review Global Leaders
LK Shields is delighted to announce that Peter Bolger, Head of our highly regarded Intellectual Property, Technology and Privacy team,...
Buy Back v Redemption - The Importance of Getting it Right
by Elaine Hughes
Parental Leave: Changes from 1 September 2019 – What Employers Need to Know
From 1 September 2019, Irish law on parental leave is changing. Below we answer some of the more pertinent questions on the...
LK Shields Sponsors Captains’ Charity Day at Foxrock Golf Club
LK Shields were delighted to support our partner Gerry Halpenny in his year as captain of Foxrock Golf Club by...
High Court Examines Debt Recovery and Arbitration Agreements
by lk-shields
Irish Companies Take Note: Filing Deadlines Fast Approaching
If your company is one of the majority of Companies registered in Ireland that has adopted a 31 December year end,...
Cartels and Damages:Guidelines on the Passing-on of Overcharges Published by the European Commission
by Marco Hickey, Saadi Siddiky
Important Supreme Court Decision on Discovery
by Muireann Granville, Michael Kavanagh
Sole Traders, Branches and Partnerships: How do the new Beneficial Ownership Regulations Affect you?
The European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2019 (“2019 Regulations”) were signed on 22 March 2019. One...
Waterland Private Equity invests in Silver Stream Health Care Group
LK Shields acted for Nebula Management Limited in the sale of its interest in the Silver Stream Health Care Group,...
Concurrent Delay: Who is Responsible?
by Seanna Mulrean
Update on the Register of Beneficial Ownership and Personal Public Service Numbers
After a short delay, The Register of Beneficial Ownership of Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies (“RBO”) is...
European Commission fines Canon €28m for Gun Jumping
by Marco Hickey, Saadi Siddiky
The Prospectus Regulation is Fully in Force: Remaining Provisions Apply from 21 July 2019
by Adrian Mulryan, David Naughton, David Williams, Trevor Dolan, Garry Wynne
Renatus Capital Partners establish new €35m Private Equity Fund
We advised Renatus Capital Partners in the establishment of a new €35M private equity fund targeting investment in Irish...
Spencer Stuart acquires Merc Partners
We acted in the sale of long standing client of the firm, Merc Partners Limited, to Spencer Stuart. Merc Partners...
LK Shields Welcomes New Associate Solicitors Lester Sosa-Villatoro and Tanya Moeller
LK Shields are delighted to welcome Associate Solicitors Lester Sosa-Villatoro and Tanya Moeller to the firm. Lester has joined...
LK Shields | Employment Legislation Update January – June 2019
by Aoife Bradley, Einde O’Donnell
Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited & anor
by Jeanne Kelly, Tanya Moeller
Gowan Group Limited Acquires Opel Automobile Ireland
LK Shields acted for Gowan Group Limited in signing an Agreement to acquire Opel Automobile Ireland Limited. Gowan Group...
S73 of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006
by lk-shields
The Second Shareholders’ Rights Directive: An Overview
by Trevor Dolan
CCPC plans to introduce a simplified merger review procedure
by Marco Hickey
Fitness & Probity Regime: Legislation proposed to introduce greater transparency in financial sector
Hot on the heels of the Central Bank's ‘Dear CEO Letter’ to Regulated Financial Service Providers ...
RESS one year on: Energy suppliers still in the dark on the details of the renewables support scheme
by Philip Daly, Jamie Ritchie
Compliance Agenda - June 2019
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, James Carolan
Business to Arts: Artist in Residence Programme 2019
LK Shields is delighted to announce our participation in the Business to Arts Artist in Residence Programme in Association...
Compliance Statements and Reputational Risk
by Elaine Hughes, Liam Boyle, James Carolan
Corporate Governance Frameworks – does failing to plan mean planning to fail?
by Elaine Hughes, James Carolan, Liam Boyle
Who’s Who Legal 2019 - Labour, Employment and Benefits
We are delighted to once again be recommended by Who's Who Legal - Labour, Employment and Benefits 2019. The following...
Private Company M&A: Warranties and the Disclosure Process
by Jennifer McGuire, James Byrne
Comparative Advertising: What’s Acceptable? Guidance from the Supreme Court
by lk-shields
Result of a Public Tender is set aside by Supreme Court
by Jill Callanan
Finance Dublin Deals of the Year 2019
LK Shields is delighted to have advised on two of the winning deals in the Finance Dublin Deals of the...
Employee suffered discriminatory dismissal following “Google search” of dyspraxia
by Elizabeth Mara
Dussman Group acquisition of STS Group
We advised Dussmann Group, one of the largest private multi-service providers worldwide with 66,122 employees across 17 countries and an annual turnover...
The Essential Guide to Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Disclosures in Ireland
by Elaine Hughes
GDPR: One Year On
by Jeanne Kelly, Peter Bolger, Robert Haniver, Aideen Burke, Jane O’Grady
Reversionary Leases - A Practical Guide
by Amy Bradley
Insurance Ireland: Formal antitrust investigation launched by the European Commission
by Marco Hickey
The Emergence of Co-Living Projects in Ireland
by Jamie Ritchie
Dunnes Stores loses on appeal in a dispute involving a Galway Shopping Centre
by Amy Bradley
The end of the phased annual return filings
The Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 was signed into law on 11 April 2019 with its only purpose being to amend section 343 of the...
New Guidelines for Irish Care Home Operators
by Marco Hickey, Richard Curran
Supreme Court dismisses Galway residents planning appeal against Apple
by lk-shields
Central Bank reminds Regulated Financial Service Providers of Fitness and Probity Regime Obligations
by David Naughton, David Williams, Adrian Mulryan, Trevor Dolan, Aoife Bradley
New Investment Funds Partner Appointment at LK Shields
David Naughton is the second senior partner to join the Asset Management & Investment Funds Team in the past month ...