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2026 Charity Partner – Breakthrough Cancer Research
J.W. O’Donovan LLP are proud to announce that Breakthrough Cancer Research will be our official charity partner for 2026. Breakthrough Cancer Research is an Irish medical research charity, founded in Cork, dedicated to funding world-class research that leads to new...
J.W. O’Donovan LLP merges with Eamon Murray & Co
J.W. O’Donovan LLP is delighted to announce that we have merged with Eamon Murray & Co Solicitors. This merger represents the next phase of growth for the firm, following on from our move to larger offices at 27 South Mall in late 2024 to accommodate growth such...
Anne-Marie Linehan appointed Managing Partner of J.W. O’Donovan LLP
Anne-Marie Linehan has taken over the role from Jerome O’Sullivan, who will continue to lead our commercial real estate team. Anne-Marie Line will lead the firm’s planned expansion over the coming years. Anne-Marie, a law graduate of University College Cork (UCC),...
A timely reminder to both company directors and landlords alike regarding commercial lease arrangements and separate legal entities
The recent High Court decision in Patrick O’Connell v Ciaran Butler and Colum Butler [2025] IEHC 358 draws attention to both the duties of directors of multiple companies within a group structure as well as the level of caution that landlords should exercise when...
Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 – New rights for parents and carers come in to effect from the 3rd of July 2023
The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (the “Act”) was signed in to law on the 4th of April 2023. The Act, transposes the EU Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers and introduces new rights for employees in Ireland striving to...
New Legislation On Assisted Decision-Making And Enduring Powers Of Attorney Imminent
NEW LEGISLATION ON ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING AND ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY IMMINENT For greater discussion on Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) and new legislation on assisted decision-making, including Advance Healthcare Directives, coming fast down the...
Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 Signed into Law by the President to Ensure Employees Receive “Fair Tips”
The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 was signed into law on 20 July 2022. The Act, which requires a Ministerial Order to commence, will require employers in certain sectors to pass tips and gratuities received in an electronic mode of...
Sick Pay Given Statutory Protection as Sick Leave Bill Passed by Oireachtas
The Sick Leave Act 2022 became law on the 20th July 2022. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, has announced that the Sick Leave Act 2022 will come into force from the 1st of January 2023. This Act will, for the first time,...
Reform of duty-of-care legislation seeks to strike the right balance when considering an Occupier’s Liability
The Minister for Justice received Government approval in May of this year to reform the duty of care legislation. Following a review of existing legislation in this jurisdiction and abroad, it appears major changes are contemplated for the Occupiers Liability Act,...
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Recent Changes to Retirement Legislation
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 was signed into law in December 2025 and, following some uncertainty, is due to be commenced on 29 June 2026. Purpose The Act aims to bridge the gap between the typical contractual retirement age (often 65) and the...
The EU Pay Transparency Directive
The implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) forms part of the EU’s broader strategy to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work, or work of equal value, between men and women through enhanced pay transparency...