We are delighted to share that Dermot G. O’Donovan Solicitors has achieved an outstanding 98% Gold Standard – Year 9 in the Q9000 audit and accreditation programme. The Q9000 is the highest level of legal quality accreditation in Ireland and is awarded following an independent audit of a firm’s systems, procedures and risk-management practices. Achieving this result reflects the work involved in maintaining high standards across areas such as client and file management, regul

Selling a business is often one of the most significant commercial transactions a business owner will undertake. Whether the sale involves a family business, a retail operation, a professional practice or a larger corporate structure, preparation at an early stage can help avoid delays, reduce legal costs and place a seller in a stronger negotiating position. What is Due Diligence? Due Diligence is the term used for a process where a Purchaser reviews the legal, financial a

At Dermot G. O’Donovan Solicitors, we understand that taking a medical negligence claim can feel daunting, especially when you are already dealing with the impact of a diagnosis or treatment that has gone wrong. We aim to make the process as clear and manageable as possible. Our team is approachable, experienced and here to guide you step-by-step, explaining everything clearly and supporting you throughout. We recently reached a settlement in a High Court medical negligence

Reforms have now been enacted by the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 and commenced on the 1 st of March 2026. The new framework strengthens rent controls and enhances security of tenure for new tenancies created on or after the 1 st of March 2026; existing tenancies continue under the pre‑March 2026 rules. Changes: 1) Tenancies of Minimum Duration From 1 March 2026, all new private tenancies operate as rolling six‑year Tenancies of Minimum Duration

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal against our client, upholding our position and quashing the drink‑driving conviction on the basis of a breach of statutory procedure. Dermot G. O’Donovan Solicitors successfully represented Mr. Hodgins before the High Court, securing the quashing of his drink‑driving conviction arising from a garda’s procedural error in signing statutory statements. However, this Decision was appealed by the State to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Co

Transferring your house or farm is one of the most significant events in your and your children’s lives and it’s very important to plan it well and to be satisfied that you have been given straightforward and clear legal and tax advice. At Dermot G. O’Donovan we have a specialised tax and legal advice team where we can discuss with you your wills, potential transfers of property during your lifetime and the legal and tax consequences of doing so. The government has implemente

Worldwide, more than 400 million people have a legal right to die. In the early 2000s, the Netherlands paved the way as the first country to legalise the authorisation of physicians to perform euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide when requested by a patient. Since then, many of its European counterparts have started to question its laws on the area, with some jurisdictions following in the Dutch footsteps. The definition of ‘Assisted Dying’ is the voluntary act of intent

Navigating the Residential Tenancies Act can be complex, particularly when it comes to the valid service of Notices of Termination and the preparation of accompanying statutory declarations. Errors in form, timing, or service can render a notice invalid, leading to delays, disputes, or exposure to legal challenge. Our firm provides a dedicated service to ensure that landlords meet all statutory requirements when issuing Notices of Termination under the Residential Tenancies

The High Court decision in Andrejs Ratinskis v DPP clarified key evidential requirements in drink driving prosecutions, especially the chain of custody for blood and urine samples. Facts of the case: In 2022, Ratinskis was stopped at a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint in Newbridge and arrested under s.10(7) of the Road Traffic Act 2010. He provided a blood sample to a designated doctor at Newbridge Garda Station. The doctor used a kit supplied by the Medical Bureau of Road S

A recent judgment examined the common law position on occupiers’ liability in relation to ordinary, everyday dangers — those considered...