Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors are delighted to announce that we are the first Irish Law Firm to accept Bitcoin payment. We have decided to accept Bitcoin after receiving requests from a number of clients. Furthermore we are very aware that Fintech clients working with cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in everyday life […]
Ireland currently holds and continues to negotiate a network of double tax treaties which eliminate the need to pay tax twice on the same income/gains of international companies. Because of the extensive list of tax treaties that it has in place, Ireland is renowned as one of the best countries in the world in which to […]
The issue of gender equality in the workplace is never far away from the spotlight, with reports of pay gaps, sexual harassment and discrimination frequently appearing in the media. Even within the Government, equality continues to be an issue. New research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has highlighted that just under two-thirds of employees […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Damien Malone of Malone & Co. Damien has joined IR as our exclusive Accounting Services member in Ireland Malone & Co. is a regulated practice with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as well as being members of the Institute of […]
Download the PDF version of our guide “A Smart Move: Relocation to Ireland in a Post Brexit Economy” – click here. The unexpected outcome of the Brexit referendum in the UK prompted a swift reappraisal of corporate relationships across Europe. Multinationals were forced to consider the impact of the vote upon their operations both inside and […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dominic Conlon of Leman Solicitors. Dominic has joined IR as our exclusive Tech-Media-Telecoms member in Ireland. Dominic is head of the Corporate Department. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, venture capital and private equity, corporate restructuring, corporate […]
Employers and business owners in Ireland are undoubtedly aware that legislation exists to prevent discriminatory treatment in the workplace on a variety of grounds, including gender, race and disability. However, it may be of interest to know that the Government is currently looking closely at the issue of gender equality at work, and specifically at how best […]
If you are a business owner who employs staff in overseas locations then you should be aware of a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, as it may affect where any legal disputes involving your international employees will have to be heard. Although the circumstances of the case in question relate specifically […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Owen Sheehy of McInerney Saunders. Owen has joined IR as our exclusive Business Advisory Services and Tax (Private Client) Member in Ireland. McInerney Saunders is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. The firm commenced offering audit, […]
Employee share ownership schemes have been the subject of increased attention in Ireland recently, with the country’s very first Employee Share Ownership Day taking in place in Dublin in June. The conference was hosted by the Irish ProShare Association (IPSA) – a voluntary organisation that promotes the use of Employee Financial Involvement – and therefore […]
A recent High Court decision could place an even greater burden on employers when conducting internal disciplinary processes. This recent case states that employees facing a complaint that could result in their dismissal or damage their reputation are entitled to representation. For employers, the implications are potentially significant as legal representation at any stage of […]
Sherwin O’Riordan has been shortlisted as a finalist for the AIB Private Banking Irish Law Awards 2017 in the Litigation Law Firm/Lawyer of the Year category. Now in their 6th year, the awards aim to identify, honour, and publicise outstanding achievements in the legal sector. Our commercial and personal injury litigation teams have achieved some […]