Property

We have extensive experience and knowledge in all areas of Property law. We advise you from the outset of the costs associated with purchase or sale of the property.

We ensure you are guided through every stage and each aspect of the transaction.

Residential Property

• Full and detailed advice regarding purchase/sale of residential property, advising on conditions

  in Contracts, Title to land, Planning Permission, Stamp Duty and registration fees payable.

• An easy to understand, comprehensive letter will be furnished at the start of the process, setting

  out exactly what is involved from start to finish in each transaction.

• Mortgages and top ups and other forms of security for finance, advising on conditions attached

  to the Loan Offer and implications of same.

• Preparing Property Partnership Agreements where property is purchased by two or more

  people.

• Advising and drafting of Letting Agreements for property purchased as investment and

  implications of Residential Tenancies Act.

• Comprehensive advice on Capital Gains Tax issues on sale of a non-principal private residence

  property.

• Full advice regarding boundary issues, rights of way, wayleaves, easements and burdens on

  property.

• Provision of information and guidance regarding Affordable Housing Schemes, Tenant

  Purchase, Rent a Room Relief and Claw Backs.

• Detailed advice on Adverse Possession and explanation of the fundamental principles which

  establish a successful case for possessory Title.

Commercial Property

We provide comprehensive advice when selling or buying any type of Commercial Property, tailored to meet each particular Client’s circumstance.

• Auctions, Purchases and Sales – Our Team will review Contracts and Title and provide the practical advice needed in advance of any Auction.

• Constructions and Development and Building – We provide advice on the wide range of matters involved to get your project completed from start to finish including advices regarding rights of way, Wayleaves, Finance, Title issues and Planning Conditions.

• Retail Property- Whether its sale or acquisition we can lead you with advice on all aspects including, drafting Contracts, or review and negotiating conditions, covenants, tax, Multi-Unit Developments, rates and funding.
  

Lease

We provide extensive advice in relation to rights and obligations of Landlord and Tenants. We offer a comprehensive service for both residential and commercial tenancies when acting for both Landlords and Tenants.

• Practical Advice on drafting and negotiating of Leases, whether short or long term, and full easy to understand explanation of each party’s obligations in relation to covenants and conditions.

• Advice on termination or surrender of Lease and implications for both Landlords and Tenant.

• Advising on assignment or sub-letting of Leases.

• Acting for Landlord or Tenant in relation to rent reviews.

• Advising where a dispute arises between Landlord and Tenant.

• Advice on restrictive covenants, repairs, insurance etc.

• Practical advice regard obligations of Landlords of Residential Tenancies.

• Advising Tenants regarding their rights on foot of Residential Tenancies Acts.

• Advice on purchase of freehold interest in land on foot of Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Acts.

• Full advice for business Tenancies and all issues arising i.e Partnership Agreements, Employment Contracts etc.

Wills and Probate

Wills and Administration of Estates

With our experience and knowledge, we provide advice and guidance, through what can be a difficult time for clients, on all aspects of Wills, Tax Efficient Estate Planning and Administration of Estates.

• Administration of Estates, including advising Executors of their legal duties and responsibilities, advising beneficiaries on the provisions of a Will, dealing with the tax and financial implications of a Will, advising on claims against the Estate and ensuring Title and ownership rights are correct.

• Application for all types of probate applications from Grant of Probate, Administration Intestate, De Bonis Non Applications, Will Annexed Applications and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.

• Establishing and administering Trusts, including Trusts for incapacitated, vulnerable or underage dependants, Trusts established for tax planning purposes and Trusts for Charities.

• Advice on Ward of Court applications including advising on the legal position, outlining the steps to be taken, preparing all necessary papers and conducting ongoing correspondence with the Ward of Courts office.

• Comprehensive advice and assistance on drafting new Wills or reviewing existing ones, and providing a secure fireproof room, for storage of original Wills and documents.

• Expert practical assistance on Estate planning with an emphasis on Gift and Inheritance Tax.

• Advice on contesting of Wills.

Enduring Power of Attorney

With people living longer, the importance of thinking ahead can’t be underestimated. We provide a full advice, both practical and legal on how to deal with issues arising from same, and are skilled in dealing with elderly or vulnerable persons .

• A guide to creating an Enduring Power of Attorney

• Registration of an Enduring Power of Attorney

• Advice on Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Licensing 

We act for many clients involved in the hospitality industry from Publicans, Restaurateurs, Night Clubs Operators and Hoteliers. We provide advice on many issues affecting their business.

• On/Off Licence- advice on purchase, transfer/sale, objections, duties and obligations

• Lotteries and Raffles – advice regarding disclosure of accounts and

• Special Exemption Orders – advice on conditions to be met, Court Applications and communicating with Gardai, Fire Officer and other notice parties.

• Music and Singing Licences- advice on when same is necessary new and renewal applications and dealing with all Notice Parties.

• Restaurant Licence and Special Restaurant Licences – dealing with all aspects for new licence and renewals.

• Occasion Licence – advice when same is necessary and where same can be granted.

• Dance Licence – advice for Night Clubs Operators on all matters relation to their business.

• Clubs and Societies – annual renewal of club registration, club constitution and rules, and advice on opening hours

• Special Exemption Orders – advice to Hoteliers and Nightclub owners on application for same and conditions/obligations regarding same

Family Law

We specialise in all aspects of Family Law to include:

• Separations

• Judicial Separations

• Divorce

• Nullity

• Guardianship of Children

• Custody of Children

• Access to Children

• Paternity Cases

• Maintenance

• Protection Orders

• Barring Orders

• General Advices

We have a wealth of experience in Family Law and have experienced Solicitors available to deal with all types of Cases from maintenance and barring proceedings in the District Court to separations, divorces, nullities, forensic financial investigations and discovery applications.

We deal with our clients on a one to one basis and we have the patience and understanding to lead clients through what can often be a most stressful, difficult and emotional period in their lives. Our aim is also to give assurance, constant communication and to endeavour to protect the financial and emotional well being of our clients and we deliver a superior service in a cost effective manner. 

Litigation and Criminal Law 

• Personal Injury Litigation

• Personal Injuries Board Applications

• Road Traffic Accidents

• Workplace Accidents

• Medical Negligence

• Judicial Review

• Criminal Defence

• Road Traffic Offences

• Commercial Litigation

• Debt Collection

• Sports Litigation - (Anti-Doping litigation)

• Planning enforcement notices and litigation