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 ...

Retired Supreme Court judge Mr Justice Hugh Geoghegan died yesterday (7 July) aged 86. He died yesterday and is survived by his wife, retired Supreme Court judge Mrs Justice Mary Finlay Geoghegan, and ...

The live caseload had increased by 73% from October 2023 to November 2024 despite no increase in judges, he said. “Dealing with this demands creativity and a careful allocation of limited judicial ...

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 ...

The latest Gazette includes coverage of the most recent annual in-house conference, which heard that there are ‘extraordinary’ opportunities in a thriving sector. Applications have opened for the 2025 ...

The Law Society takes seriously threats to the rule of law, including those targeted at all legal professionals. In recent months, we have been made aware of several incidents where solicitors, ...

The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) was established to resolve complaints from consumers, including small businesses and other organizations, against financial service providers or ...

The Law Society has responded to cyber threats with information for everyone working in legal offices, including secretarial and reception staff. Cyber Security Basics is designed to be shared in ...

Corporate-law firm William Fry is in talks with senior representatives of the Irish division of global firm Eversheds Sutherland about a potential agreement, according to a report in the Irish Times.

A committee of the Judicial Council has proposed an overall increase of 16.7% in damages to be awarded for personal injuries. The judges’ body is required to review the Personal Injuries Guidelines, ...

Pieta House is available 24/7 for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harmed or are bereaved by suicide. Freephone 1800 247 247. Samaritans provides a listening service available 24 hours a ...

Commercial-law firm Philip Lee LLP has announced plans to double the size of its corporate and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) team over the next three years. It has also appointed partner Eoghan Doyle ...