Martina Murphy Solicitors

Company -v- Sole Trader

Admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:44:25 +0000

The first question any person thinking of setting up a new business should ask is whether they will set it up as a sole trader or whether they will form a limited liability company to run the business on their behalf.

There are key advantages and disadvantages to each and it is worth taking the time deciding
which kind of business entity you wish to set up at the outset.

In this article I will deal with the legal points involved but anyone setting up a business and deciding which route to take should also seek the advice of their accountant.
Read more…Company -v- Sole Trader

The Dawning of a New Era in Family Law

Admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:13:51 +0000

One could say that the signing into law of the Civil Partnership Act, 2010 marks the end of an era in Ireland where only married couples of the opposite sex were afforded rights and duties under our legislation.

The signing into law of the Civil Partnership Act 2010 marks a milestone in family law for this country, expanding rights and duties to couples of the same sex and also offering a redress scheme to those persons who are in a co-habiting arrangement.
Read more…The Dawning of a New Era in Family Law

Martina Murphy Solicitors in the Papers

Admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:34:52 +0000

Martina Murphy, Practising Partner, was featured in the Irish Independent Farming Section, following her talk as a guest speaker at the April ’10 IFA meeting in Limerick.

Farmers face new right of way battle

Irish Human Rights Commission call for statutory enquiry on Magdalene Laundries

Admin — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:37:57 +0000

9th November 2010

The IHRC have today validated the evidence submitted by the survivor advocacy group Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) and have recommended that a statutory mechanism be established to investigate the matters advanced by the JFM and in appropriate cases to grant redress where warranted.

Any resident of a Laundry or familiy member of such a resident who would like to discuss their legal rights as a result of this development should contact Barry McLoughlin, Solicitor who has extensive experience before the Redress Board for a confidential and no obligation consultation on +353 61 303311

Welcome to the new Martina Murphy Solicitors website

Admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:05:27 +0000

Launched in September 2010, the Martina Murphy Solicitors website will be kept up to date on a regular basis.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any queries.