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Addleshaw Goddard Ireland has announced the recruitment of Craig Sowman as joint head of restructuring and insolvency alongside internal promotions for Caoilfhionn Ní Chuanacháin, Doreen Mescal and John Darmody. Mr Sowman, previously with William Fry for over 15 years, brings significa

A woman who dumped her boyfriend after he broke a promise to look after her dogs has failed in a legal bid to force him to pay compensation. The New Zealand Disputes Tribunal heard that the woman, CL, was expecting her then-boyfriend, HG, to collect her from her home, take her to an airport and then

In a landmark ruling welcomed by climate campaigners, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that a decision to grant planning permission for a fossil fuel project was unlawful because it failed to consider the impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Campaigner Sarah Finch, supported by Friends of the Earth, br

The inquiry led by Ms Justice Ann Power into the Defence Forces complaints process for bullying, discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct has been formally established. The Court of Appeal judge was named in January as chairperson of the tribunal of inquiry, which was established by statutor

William Fry has appointed Susan Walsh to the firm's technology department as a consultant. Ms Walsh specialises in commercial and technology law, particularly in drafting and negotiation of complex, mission-critical IT outsourcing and implementation projects, AI and emerging technologies, supply and

Revisions to the personal injuries guidelines will require the approval of the Oireachtas under legislative changes proposed in response to the Supreme Court ruling in the Delaney case. The Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Supperannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 will make the necessa

Criminal barristers are set to strike again on three dates in July following the government's failure to follow through on a promise to review fee levels. The Bar Council last night agreed to recommend to its members in criminal practice across the State that they should withdraw services on Tuesday

Provocative Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap have been granted permission by Northern Ireland's High Court for a judicial review of a UK government decision to deprive them of a public grant. The Irish language artists were awarded a £15,000 grant under the music export growth scheme (MEGS), which

The next Dublin Solicitors' Bar Association (DSBA) Golf Society outing will take place in a week's time. The DSBA Golf Society is open to all members of the DSBA and their guests, and the outings provide a fun and relaxing means of meeting with colleagues outside of the work environment.

A new book on domestic violence law and practice has been named Ireland's law book of the year.

Northern Ireland commercial law firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has expanded its employment and immigration team with the appointment of associate director George Kilpatrick and trainee solicitor Ashleigh Wilson. Mr Kilpatrick has over 30 years' experience as a solicitor and a wealth of experience in emp

An English judge has been granted permission to bring a judicial review of a policy that does not allow applicants for jobs on the bench see any negative comments made about them in references. The ruling by appeal judges led by Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, will allow district judge Kate T

Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza has repeatedly violated fundamental principles of the laws of war, according to a new report from the UN Human Rights Office. The report, published yesterday, details six emblematic attacks involving the suspected use of GBU-31 (2,000 lbs), GBU-32 (1,000 lbs) and GB

A barrister who lost his temper and punched a fashion designer during a performance of Wagner's famous Ring cycle has been suspended from practice for a year. English lawyer Matthew Feargrieve was convicted of assault following his altercation with Ulrich Engler during the 2018 performance at London

International law firm Walkers has welcomed Jody Toner back to the firm as a partner and head of its Irish real estate team. Mr Toner, previously a member of the firm's real estate team for seven years, has extensive experience in real estate and real estate finance, spanning over 20 years across ba