Clare Daly, child law solicitor with Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), discusses Ireland’s evolving online safety legislation and the decision from the expert review group that an independent complaints mechanism within the new regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, is "feasible". An inquest ha
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Conor White, employment lawyer at Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), examines a recent case resulting in Ireland's largest-ever award for unfair dismissal. In a recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) decision — A Sales Executive -v- A Software Company — the WRC awarded the sum of €329
Grace Toher and Jack Nyhan of Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) examine a recent case dealing with the issue of dishonesty in professional practice proceedings. The Court of Appeal in Law Society of Ireland v Kathleen Doocey [2022] IECA 2 has clarified the test to be applied in professional practice p
Cork-based law firm Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has supported University College Cork (UCC) postgraduate student Ríona Denys with a scholarship for her LLM in Children's Rights and Family Law. "Ríona is a driven and determined individual, clearly focused on pursuing a career in the
Comyn Kelleher Tobin solicitor Michelle Cronin and intern Saoirse Coughlan give an overview of coercive control and the convictions to date. The Domestic Violence Act 2018 introduced the offence of coercive control to Irish law. The legislation commenced on the 1st of January 2019. Offences that occ
Kevin Healy, solicitor at Comyn Kelleher Tobin, provides an overview of coming changes to the practice and procedure of civil litigation in the High Court. A variety of reforms to the practice and procedure of civil litigation in the Superior Courts is due to commence on 13 November 2021 through the
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has announced the appointment of Karen Tobin as a partner in its family law team. Ms Tobin has been a member of the firm for 25 years and qualified as a solicitor in 2011, representing clients in the area of child care and family law.
Comyn Kelleher Tobin partner Sinead Fitzgerald and intern Mary Maunsell examine a recent High Court judgment on spousal maintenance and "proper provision". A High Court decision in which the wife of a dairy farmer was awarded €800 per month for a four-year period in spousal maintenance was rece
Cork-based law firm Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has been recognised by Chambers and Partners as one of the top law firms in Ireland. The firm recently received recognition for having one of the best healthcare litigation teams in the country. Chambers and Partners ranks the best law firms and la
Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has sponsored a new scholarship supporting one postgraduate student on the LLM Children's Rights and Family Law at UCC School of Law. To apply for the Comyn Kelleher Tobin Scholarship, students must secure a minimum grade of 2.1 in an approved primary degree or equivalent,
Eamon Harrington, dispute resolution partner at Comyn Kelleher Tobin, looks at how Covid-19 and Lockdown 3.0 is having an impact on the court system and on mediations to resolve disputes. The President of the High Court earlier highlighted the obligation of all stakeholders to ensure that the admini
Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has continued its growth in Cork and Dublin with the appointment of a new partner and two new solicitors.
Staff at Comyn Kelleher Tobin recently facilitated a training course on courtroom skills to members of University Hospital Kerry.
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT) has presented a cheque for €1,000 to its 2019 charity partner, Pieta House.
Patrice O’Keeffe, partner in healthcare and medical law at Comyn Kelleher Tobin, examines the Supreme Court's decision in AC v HSE. A recent Supreme Court decision has provided helpful clarification and guidance to healthcare providers when managing patients who do not have capacity in circums