Clohessy Minihane Solicitors joins IR as the exclusive Real Estate Member in Ireland

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Hugh Clohessy or Clohessy Minihane Solicitors. Hugh has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in Ireland. Hugh has a broad practice focused on work in the areas of Property, Corporate Finance, Company and Commercial Law and Insolvency. Hugh obtained […]

Hugh ClohessyPrincipal, Clohessy & Co Solicitors

Michael M. Moran, Solicitor & Notary Public joins IR as the exclusive Commercial Arbitration Member in Ireland

  IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Michael M. Moran of Michael M. Moran, Solicitor & Notary Public. Michael has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration Member in Ireland.   “A professional legal services firm providing legal (including alternative dispute resolution) and notarial services.” If you have a […]

How does your firm work with General Counsel in making sure the board fulfills its duty to monitor— not only in terms of addressing director liability problems as they emerge, but also in proactively minimising the risk of future events?

In-house General Counsel roles are among the most challenging, powerful and influential roles in law today. The demands on the in-house lawyer are increasing as they adapt to support businesses in meeting corporate objectives in an ever changing regulatory and compliance landscape. The in-house lawyer must be able to help identify potential solutions and deliver […]

James SherwinManaging Partner, Sherwin O'Riordan solicitors

What governance mechanisms should General Counsel look to establish between the board and C-level executives in order to best manage officer reporting and liability – particularly in areas such as risk management, cybersecurity, and technology?

When it comes to Corporate Governance, there are some broad issues applicable to all sectors, however most of the challenges faced by General Counsel will stem from difficulties specific to the industry that they company they work for operates in. There is no denying that getting in place mechanisms to support the board and c-level […]

James SherwinManaging Partner, Sherwin O'Riordan solicitors

What sources of law do you navigate in order to address questions of director and officer liability, and what trends do you see among the regulatory agencies and courts that supervise these issues?

The challenge in ensuring compliance when it comes to directors’ duties and officer liability is giving full consideration to all aspects of the legal framework, including the various requirements of the statutory bodies and that of key stakeholders. First and foremost, understanding how the courts interpret the Companies Act 2014 in terms of directors’ duties […]

James SherwinManaging Partner, Sherwin O'Riordan solicitors

ICO’s (Initial Coin Offerings) in Ireland

As Ireland re-images itself in the post modern world of tax transparency, it will hopefully be at the forefront in proviing a business friendly regulatory environment for ICO’s and cryptocurrencies. With the prospect of IPO level funding for start-ups ICO (Initial Coin Offerings) are becoming increasingly popular are a means to generate capital for technology […]