If you are a national of a Member State of the European Union and are qualified to practise as a lawyer in your home Member State, you may be able to register as a foreign qualified solicitor under ...

The Irish Prison Service (IPS) is to grant temporary release to 138 prisoners this Christmas. The IPS says that many of the prisoners being released are nearing the end of their sentences, adding that ...

The EU's highest court has ruled that German law can prevent purely financial investors from taking a stake in a law firm. The case centres on a 2021 decision by the Munich Bar Association to revoke ...

A report from the European Commission shows that EU member states missed out on almost €90 billion in VAT revenue in 2022. The EU body says that the figure represents revenues lost mainly to VAT fraud ...

The proposed amendments to the Personal Injuries Guidelines are a significant adjustment to ensure that compensation awards remain fair, proportionate, and economically reflective of current ...

Legal-services group DWF has named James Colville as the new managing partner of its Dublin office. He will also be head of insurance in Dublin, taking up both roles in January. Colville has qualified ...

Matheson LLP has appointed nine new partners across seven different practice areas. The appointments include seven internal promotions, effective from 1 January, as well as the recent arrival of ...

Solicitors who want to be placed on the Criminal Legal Aid (CLA) panel for 2025 are required to submit some documentation, the Law Society Criminal Law Committee has said. A completed application form ...

Official figures show that annual growth in the price of residential property eased for the second month in a row in October. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) said that home prices rose by 9.7% ...

See how to access online CPD from Law Society professional Training and Law Society Skillnet during the Christmas break. The Law Society of Ireland is closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday, ...

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the highlights and progress against the objectives outlined in our 2024-2028 Strategy. From showcasing our expertise and influential voice in the ...

Regulation Matters is an online on-demand course that deals with key regulatory issues affecting you and your practice. The course comprises 4 training modules (1 hour each) covering AML, managing ...