Session 1 10.00am – 11.00am (1 Hour General) Helen Burke is a practising solicitor at H.V. O’Donoghue in Cork and works within the speciality of the law relating to Wills and Administration of Estates. New probate requirements Helen Burke will examine the new changes to probate requirements recently introduced and operative since 18th October, 2024. […]
ONE HOUR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOLICITOR WELL-BEING CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction Burnout is now recognized as an occupational phenomenon by the World Health Organization. With workplace stress becoming a leading challenge across industries, understanding and mitigating burnout is more critical than ever. This webinar will explore the causes, signs, and impacts of […]
ONE HOUR OF CLIENT CARE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction The Solicitors Guide to Professional Conduct (4th ed.) has a chapter dedicated to the solicitor and client relationship, a chapter on conflicts of interest and a chapter on privilege and confidentiality. These are essential reading for all solicitors. The Legal Services Regulatory […]
TWO HOURS OF GENERAL CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction This webinar will examine the law and practice of Ground Rent Applications with a focus on the issues facing practitioners in bringing these applications. The area has been the subject of recent case law leading to the passing of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) […]
ONE HOUR OF CLIENT CARE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction The practice of law is an occupation, a vocation, a business and a profession. At the centre of the solicitor’s work is a client. Clients come in all shapes and sizes, all forms and types. Some are good, but some are […]
TWO HOURS OF CLIENT CARE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework governing client care and professional standards in the legal profession under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. Led by solicitor Thomas Coughlan, the session will cover the roles of the […]
ONE HOUR OF CLIENT CARE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction This one-hour webinar will look at the challenges facing solicitors when dealing with a lay litigant. Solicitors may find some guidance in Appendix 3 to the Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct. On the 17th of January 2025 the Courts in Northern […]
TWO HOURS OF CLIENT CARE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction Solicitors have considerable regulatory compliance requirements and Anti money Laundering obligations. Dr. Shane McCarthy, solicitor and Vice Chairperson of the Regulation of Practice Committee of the Law society of Ireland and AnneMarie Whelan BL are industry experts with vast experience in […]
TWO HOURS OF GENERAL CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction In Kirwan - v - Connors & Ors IESC 21, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on delay in legal proceedings. The Supreme Court introduced a more structured framework for addressing delay. This has reformulated the Primor principles. The personal injuries guidelines are in place […]
Session 1 | 10.00am – 11.00am (1 Hour General) Review of conveyancing practice Helen Burke will examine practical issues that arise in conveyancing transactions, including the sale of residential dwellings and gardens, Law Society standard documentation, taxation aspects of conveyancing, the sale of new houses, and mortgages and charges. Helen Burke is a practising solicitor […]
TWO HOURS OF GENERAL CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction Emma Meagher-Neville solicitor and Neal Horgan BL will discuss recent proposals contained in the Civil Reform Bill 2025 along with a specific look at without prejudice privilege in litigation. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan in introducing the Bill said that it contains “civil reform measures […]
TWO HOURS OF GENERAL CPD AWARDED FOR THIS WEBINAR Introduction Tax now sits at the centre of almost every property transaction. VAT, Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax and the Residential Zoned Land Tax each carry traps that can surface late and prove costly. Recent changes have raised the stakes, from the new 9% VAT rate […]