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Lawyers forced to suggest mediation to clients before court action
New legislation in Ireland designed to cut legal costs and speed up the process of dispute resolution will oblige lawyers to suggest mediation to clients before opting for court proceedings.
Lawyers called to solve balls up dilemma on TV game show
A popular Irish TV National Lottery game show had to be stalled when the ball got stuck between two numbers as one lucky participant got the chance to spin a wheel and win up to half a million euros.
Strategic alliance to create all Ireland legal offering
Republic of Ireland law firm, Ronan Daly Jermyn and Northern Ireland law firm John McKee have announced a strategic alliance in a bid to provide an all Ireland legal service for clients who trade in both parts of the island.
DWF launches new real estate practice in Dublin
The firm had forged a new Dublin-based real estate team through a key partner hire from Eversheds.
Applications to Irish roll up 275 per cent as firms prepare for Brexit
Slaughter and May, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Eversheds are leading the stampede of British lawyers seeking admission in Ireland ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union.
Irish major Dillon Eustace opens new regulatory investigations unit
One of Ireland's leading financial law firms is opening a new unit in response to mounting enforcements by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Hundreds of British lawyers register in Ireland
With Britain's future outside of the EU still far from certain, the latest figures reveal that more than 700 British solicitors have now registered to practice in the Republic of Ireland.
Dillon Eustace appoints new banking partner
The Dublin law firm says it is expanding its banking and capital markets group.
McCann FitzGerald launches artificial intelligence offering
Irish law firm McCann FitzGerald has invested in artificial intelligence to speed up its processes in a range of areas.
Kennedys expands in Ireland
Insurance specialist Kennedys is set to more than double its office space in Dublin following significant expansion in Latin America, in a decision the firm says was made before the UK's vote to leave the EU.
Ireland could have the last laugh over Apple tax
Ireland could have the last laugh following the EU's decision to force Apple to pay £11 billion in back taxes, says Tom Wesel of tax consultancy Milestone.
City accountants and lawyers criticise Apple Irish back tax ruling
Leading accountants and solicitors from the City of London have shared their views on reports that computing giant Apple has been ordered to pay €13 billion in back taxes to the Republic of Ireland.
Brexit faces new legal challenge from NI
With a legal challenge to the UK prime minister's authority to begin the process of Brexit already scheduled in the High Court later this year, there is now another case underway.
Pinsent Masons hunting for Dublin office space
The international firm is looking to set up shop in Ireland in preparation for Brexit.
Freshfields and Eversheds make up most Irish applications as numbers spike
As the number soared to over 300 after the UK's vote to leave the EU, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Eversheds have made up the bulk of UK admissions to the Irish bar so far this year.
Pinsent Masons weighs up Dublin launch
The firm is considering opening a new office in Dublin as part of a post-Brexit review of Irish operations.
EY Law to enter market in Belfast
EY Law is launching a legal services arm in Belfast after hiring Axiom director Aaron Stewart to lead the team.
Eversheds Consulting accelerates Ireland launch
Eversheds' consultancy arm has brought forward plans to launch in Ireland after losing a client pitch to an EU-based firm.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
One in three top Irish firms subject to cyber attack over last 12 months
A third of the Irish legal top 20 have experienced such an attack in the last year - as evidence emerges that suggests they are more likely to be on the receiving end of these attempts than Irish law firms overall.