Lawyer in Ireland

The consultation and any subsequent instruction

You can agree an online discussion, a review of legal documents or case papers, or preparation of a contract. A court matter requires the complete papers, the stage reached and dates of notices received. A written opinion, an individual procedural document and conduct of proceedings may differ in scope and fee arrangements.

The working language for an international client and any need for an interpreter are established in advance. An initial enquiry does not, in itself, mean that a local professional has accepted the case. Authority to act and any personal attendance are clarified for the particular stage before fully remote work or travel is planned.

Inheritance: property, business interests and bank assets

For an inheritance enquiry we need details of the known assets, any will, family relationships and those already dealing with the estate. The enquiry may concern a home, company interests, an account or another asset. Documents for one asset may not reveal the whole estate or all potential liabilities.

The Irish procedure for establishing authority over an estate may require relevant probate documents. A local professional determines the procedure needed in the particular circumstances. A Ukrainian certificate or another foreign document should not be treated as automatically entitling someone to receive all assets in Ireland without checking local requirements.

Family and civil matters

We consider divorce, including where one spouse is a foreign national, division of assets and establishing paternity. The parties’ residence, previous applications and decisions matter. Before choosing a procedure, the specific claims need to be distinguished: divorce and other family consequences may require different analysis and documents.

Civil matters cover ownership, contracts and obligations. An insurance payment or compensation claim requires the policy, the circumstances of the event and calculations. The sum claimed must be substantiated; the insurer’s decision and the appropriate remedy are assessed against the documents, rather than only the recipient’s expectations.

Residential and commercial property transactions

For a property check provide property details, the offer and any available contracts. We review the agreed legal scope, transfer terms and supporting evidence required. The feasibility of a particular transaction for a foreign buyer or an investment in commercial property is checked separately.

Legal documents do not replace a survey or valuation. If money has already been paid, the basis, terms and evidence of payment matter. Before agreeing the next stage, we need to know which obligations have arisen and what still needs checking by a local professional.

Company formation and corporate changes

For businesses, we consider preparing registration documents, forming a company with foreign participants and transactions involving company interests. The founders, management, activities and substance of the proposed transaction need to be identified. Consultancy and contract support after registration may be separate instructions.

Tax is assessed against the transactions, parties and countries involved. We do not promise a tax advantage simply from Irish registration. Accounting calculations and returns are not automatically included in legal advice; where necessary, we identify the appropriate professional and the documents on which the assessment will be based.

Contracts, debts and representation

For commercial dispute work, we need the contract, evidence of performance, payments and correspondence. We check the legal basis of the claim, the amount and the other party’s position. Negotiations, court proceedings or international arbitration must suit the particular conditions, rather than being selected simply because a counterparty is foreign.

The availability of court representation depends on the case and the local professional required. An application to the European Court of Human Rights is assessed under separate conditions; it is not a universal additional appeal for every disagreement. Enforcement also requires its own procedure and is not guaranteed merely because a decision has been obtained.

Public authority documents and translation

We consider obtaining replacement certificates, extracts, official records and other documents using the appropriate details and grounds. For a court or another institution, we establish the language, form and authentication required. Translating a document and proving entitlement to obtain it serve different purposes.

Whether an apostille is needed depends on the document, country and intended use. Do not order identical formalities for an entire set before checking the recipient’s requirements. If an original is missing, we first identify an available way to obtain an appropriate copy or other necessary evidence.

Arranging work after your enquiry

Describe your objective, the timeline and documents available. Mention matters in other countries, the date official correspondence was received and representatives already involved. After clarification, we agree the stages, fees and separate costs. Estimated timescales depend on the procedure, the availability of documents and decisions by the relevant institutions.