Update on Nervous Shock

Nervous Shock and Medical Negligence – Germaine v Day Much discussion has arisen following last year’s High Court decision in the case of Germaine -v- Day (1) regarding the duty of care owed by healthcare providers to the relatives of patients. Our Sorcha King looks...

A Quick Guide to Commercial Leases

The commercial lease is a unique contract between the commercial tenant and the owner of the commercial unit. All commercial leases are different and there is no “one size fits all”. It is absolutely imperative that each party to the lease understand the terms and...

International Men’s Day

As we mark International Men’s Day (Nov 19), this year’s theme is well-being and promoting healthy lifestyles. The day encourages positive male role models and fostering supportive communities for men to thrive. Our Joint Managing Partner, David O’Malley,...

All you need to know if you have an accident while on holiday

Accidents while on holiday are unfortunately quite common. Some of the most common types of accidents that happen on holiday are slip/trip and falls, accidents while engaging recreational activities (e.g. swimming, skiing, day tours, etc,), incidents of food poisoning...

Guardianship

Guardianship is the collection or rights that a parent (or non-parent) may have in respect of a child. The rights of a guardian include the rights to make decisions on matters affecting the child such as medical consents, religious upbringing, education, passports...

Fatal Accidents on the Road

The most recent statistics from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) (for the period from 1 January- 31 March, 2024) confirm that during 2024 to date, there were 58 fatalities on the road in Ireland. This represents 16 more deaths from 2023 figures for the same period and...