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Every Irish company must have at least one director resident in the European Economic Area (EEA) or post a two-year Section 137 Non-Resident Director Bond valued at €25,000. Missing your...
Tiered escalation clauses are enforceable under Irish law. Irish courts can stay proceedings if a party skips mandatory executive talks or mediation. Pre-litigation negotiations and mediation typically cost between €15,000...
Substance always overrides labels under Irish law. Calling a contract an "executive licence," "corporate let," or "serviced occupancy agreement" does not strip away your tenancy rights if you have exclusive...
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has exclusive statutory jurisdiction over residential tenancy disputes, including deposits, rent reviews, and terminations. The Circuit Court handles property ownership, boundary disputes, and title defects....
An Irish branch is an extension of an overseas parent company, exposing the parent's worldwide balance sheet directly to local commercial, contract, and tort liabilities. Incorporating a Designated Activity Company...
Entry into the Commercial Court requires a minimum claim value of €1,000,000 and qualification as a commercial action under Order 63A of the Rules of the Superior Courts. Cases in...
Employment Rights for Expat Tech Workers Terminated in Ireland Key Takeaways A sudden job termination is highly stressful, particularly when your right to reside in a country is tied to...
Key Takeaways Antitrust scrutiny in the European Union routinely targets the technology sector. Because Brexit left Ireland as the primary English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction in the EU, many US tech companies...
EU Data Privacy Compliance Checklist for Foreign Tech Firms in Ireland Key Takeaways Ireland is the premier European hub for multinational tech firms, requiring strict adherence to the General Data...
Key Takeaways The Irish housing market provides strong legal protections for tenants. You must actively enforce them through official channels. Understanding your residential lease and local tenancy laws prevents unexpected...
Key Takeaways Technology companies in Ireland face strict oversight on how and where they process user data. Managing this requires clear data architecture and precise contract management. Data localization (hosting...
Expanding to Ireland: 2026 Corporate Structuring Guide for Multinational Firms Ireland remains a premier gateway to the European Union for multinational corporations looking to establish a robust European headquarters. Structuring...
Ireland is the primary battleground for European data privacy disputes. Because major technology and digital media multinationals host their European headquarters in Dublin, Irish courts and regulators have a massive...