by Brian Kirwan | Aug 28, 2017 | Company and Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisition
This article provides a summary as to what to expect if you are considering buying or selling a business in Ireland. The primary focus will be on the purchase/disposal, of shares/assets and the different structures and procedures you will need to consider. Of primary...
by Deirdre Farrell | Aug 3, 2017 | Commercial Property, Company and Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisition
The tax structure of a business acquisition can be the deciding factor when assessing the merits of buying a business. Broadly speaking business purchase transactions take the form of either a share or an asset purchase and both differ widely in terms of what tax...
by Deirdre Farrell | Jun 20, 2017 | Company and Commercial Law, Data Protection & Privacy Law, Public Law and Judicial Review
Privacy Rights Campaigner Max Schrems claims the transfer of his personal data by Facebook from Europe to its US parent company is unlawful and in breach of his right to privacy under article 7 and 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Individuals in the European...
by Deirdre Farrell | Jun 20, 2017 | Commercial Litigation and Disputes, Company and Commercial Law, Data Protection & Privacy Law, Employment and Industrial Relations, Mergers & Acquisition
The Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2016 which is making its way through the Oireachtas at the moment creates 2 new criminal offences which will have significant impact on healthcare service providers. Firstly, an offence of “Corporate Manslaughter” is created...
by Deirdre Farrell | Sep 30, 2016 | Commercial Litigation and Disputes, Company and Commercial Law, Public Law and Judicial Review
“Monkey Sees, Monkey Sues” Last month a federal court* in San Fransisco, California held that a macaque monkey who took several selfies could not be declared the owner of the images’ copyright either under Unites States legislation or its Constitution. The...
by Deirdre Farrell | Jul 14, 2016 | Commercial Litigation and Disputes, Company and Commercial Law
Amorys Solicitors, the Judiciary and the Courts Service recently hosted a visit by a delegation of 7 senior legal advisers and researchers from the Legislative Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipality People’s Government. The purpose of the Chinese visit was...