O'Donoghue & Associates

If you are going through a relationship breakdown, whether a spouse, partner, your children, or other family members, you are already involved in one of the most traumatic events in your life. At ODAS we want you to feel comfortable coming to see your solicitor, knowing that we are on your side in this difficult period in your life. We will give you practical legal advice to achieve the best possible outcome with the minimum of impact on you and vulnerable family members. We can advise on:

• Divorce
• Judicial Separation/Separation
• Nullity
• Maintenance
• Guardianship
• Custody and Access
• Division of Assets
• Recognition of Foreign Divorces
• Co-habitation/Non-marital Relationships/Civil Partnerships
• Domestic Abuse
• Pre-nuptial Agreements

If you are struggling with a family dispute don’t do it alone, contact us today, for help in making that first step towards a resolution.

Employees : Knowing how to deal with your employer if you feel you have been unfairly treated or are being pushed into a situation you are not comfortable with can be daunting. It is important to remember your employer must abide by Employment legislation and due process when dealing with employees. The team at ODAS take a practical and straightforward approach to dealing with employment issues

Employment Law areas we can help with include…

Unfair and Constructive Dismissal Claims (Employer and Employee)
Drafting Employment Contracts and other employer/employee agreements as necessary. Representation before the Workplace Relations Commission, Employment Appeals Tribunal, Equality Tribunal, Labour Court and the Civil Courts in respect of a wide range of employment claims
The negotiation and review of existing contracts to ensure terms and conditions of employment comply with current legislation
Drafting Employee Handbooks
Drafting Policies and Procedures documents to include codes of practice including email and internet use, disciplinary procedures and grievance procedures
Advising on Health and Safety Legislation and regulations
Drafting of Termination and Severance Agreements
Advising on the Transfer of Undertaking legislation in terms of the sale and purchase of businesses and the rights of employees in such situations
Advice on legal entitlements to Annual Leave, Sick pay, Maternity rights and minimum notice requirements to be given Advising on Redundancy Entitlements and Retirement Benefits

The team at ODAS will give practical advice and guidance through every aspect of company and commercial law. If you are setting up a new business we can advise on:

• Registration of a business name
• What type of company should you form - partnership or a limited liability company, DAC or CLS
• Implications of limited liability
• The duties and obligations of company directors, officers and shareholders

For an established business we can give you help and advice on:

• Safeguards to consider if you are lending or borrowing money
• The implications of a Debenture and the differences between a fixed and floating charge
• Practicalities of share transfers and the various options available to shareholders
• All aspects of corporate mergers and amalgamations

If your business is in trouble, facing possible closure, we can help in explaining the different options available; guiding you through the process of restructure or insolvency, with advice on:

• The sale of company shares and assets
• Implications of appointing an examiner or receiver
• Compulsory or voluntary winding up of a company

We provide comprehensive, practical, to the-point legal advice on a full range of immigration law and citizenship issues, including: 

• Irish Citizenship Applications
• Long Term Residency Applications
• Stamp 5 (Without Condition As to Time) Applications
• EU Treaty Rights
• Family Reunification
• Employment Permits
• Asylum Applications & International Protection
• VISA Applications
• Atypical Workers Scheme (New Stamp Change Rules)
• Deportation
• Judicial Review
• Other Matters

 We are also proud to be able to offer our services in Irish, Spanish, French, and Polish.

The experienced team at ODAS provide comprehensive, practical, to the-point legal advice on a full range of employment issues.

Employees : Knowing how to deal with your employer if you feel you have been unfairly treated or are being pushed into a situation you are not comfortable with can be daunting. It is important to remember your employer must abide by Employment legislation and due process when dealing with employees. The team at ODAS take a practical and straightforward approach to dealing with employment issues

Employment Law areas we can help with include…

Unfair and Constructive Dismissal Claims (Employer and Employee)
Drafting Employment Contracts and other employer/employee agreements as necessary. Representation before the Workplace Relations Commission, Employment Appeals Tribunal, Equality Tribunal, Labour Court and the Civil Courts in respect of a wide range of employment claims
The negotiation and review of existing contracts to ensure terms and conditions of employment comply with current legislation
Drafting Employee Handbooks
Drafting Policies and Procedures documents to include codes of practice including email and internet use, disciplinary procedures and grievance procedures
Advising on Health and Safety Legislation and regulations
Drafting of Termination and Severance Agreements
Advising on the Transfer of Undertaking legislation in terms of the sale and purchase of businesses and the rights of employees in such situations
Advice on legal entitlements to Annual Leave, Sick pay, Maternity rights and minimum notice requirements to be given Advising on Redundancy Entitlements and Retirement Benefits

At ODAS we do not initiate claims at any cost; we guide and advise you through all the stages with a practical, realistic approach to your situation. Our team have experience in a wide range of litigation services including:

• Personal Injury claims & litigation
• Occupational injury accidents & work accidents
• Personal Injury Board assessment claims & Injury Board claims
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Medical Negligence claims
• Insurance & commercial disputes
• Consumer complaints
• Defamation
• Land disputes

At ODAS we do not initiate claims at any cost; we guide and advise you through all the stages with a practical, realistic approach to your situation. Our team have experience in a wide range of litigation services including:

• Personal Injury claims & litigation
• Occupational injury accidents & work accidents
• Personal Injury Board assessment claims & Injury Board claims
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Medical Negligence claims
• Insurance & commercial disputes
• Consumer complaints
• Defamation
• Land disputes

Buying or selling a home is a life changing event and that is where we come in. Here at ODAS, we are available to you from start to finish of your transaction, regardless of how many calls or appointments are required. Our team will guide you through the process with the benefit of our extensive experience. We offer fixed fee quotes which you can rely on to allow you set your budget at the outset. We advise on all property purchases or disposals, call us today without obligation to discuss your transaction and a fee quote.