Protect your loved ones – Passing your assets to the next generation and making a Will
Many people will die as a result of this terrible virus. The elderly and those with underlying health issues are most at risk however, this virus can kill anyone irrespective of your age or health. People often, regrettably, do not think about passing wealth/assets to the next generation until
Bliain na Gaelige/ Year of the Irish Language
Rosemary and Owen are delighted to accept an invitation from Mr Reece Smyth ( Chargé d' Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America) to an event at the US Ambassador's Residence to celebrate Bliain na Gaeilge and the revival of the Irish Language. It promises to be
Advanced Legal Practice Irish Course / Ardchúrsa Cleachtadh Dlí as Gaeilge
Owen and Rosemary are half -way through the Advanced Legal Practice Irish Course / Ardchúrsa Cleachtadh Dlí as Gaeilge which is run by The Law Society of Ireland. When successfully completed they will be admitted to the Society's Irish Language Register, Clár na Gaeilge (An Dlí Chumann) as solicitors who practice
Settlement negotiated for young lady injured in road traffic accident
Rosemary was instructed by a young lady who suffered soft tissue neck and back injuries when the car she was a passenger in was rear ended 18 months ago. She continues to suffer ongoing pain and has been unable to play sport since the accident. A settlement was
Application to High Court to Restrict Clients as Company Directors
Rosemary was successful in defending an application by a Liquidator to restrict three of our clients as company directors in the High Court last week. There would have been significant consequences for our clients if a restriction Order was made against them. In addition they would have been
Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh
Swaine Solicitors LLP are delighted to participate in the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh bilingual competition. We use Irish on a regular basis in our office when dealing with clients and conduct many of their cases through the medium of Irish. The list of finalists will be announced on
Dea-scéalta/Good News!
Tá lúchair an domhain orainn as ucht Gearrlíosta Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh a bhaint amach. Leanfaimid ar aghaidh ag forbairt agus ag méadú ár dteanga duchais san oifig. Swaine Solicitors LLP are delighted to be selected as finalists in the Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh competition. We will continue to develop and
Are You Losing Out On Your Pension Payment?
Are you a woman who has retired since 2012? Has your contributory pension been reduced as a result of taking a break from work for example to raise children? The State may have breached EU Law by cutting your entitlement You may be entitled to a refund and
Another First for Swaine Solicitors LLP…….Personal Guarantees
Does the absence of an actual seal on a document of Guarantee or Indemnity mean that the document is not executed "Under Seal" or does the fact that the document recites the words "Signed Sealed and Delivered" without a physical seal mean that it is an instrument under
Rosemary Crowley ACSI
Congratulations to our Rosemary Crowley who recently featured in The Financial Times having successfully completed a CISI Diploma in Regulation and Compliance. This is an internationally recognised qualification She is now a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment and is entitled to use the designatory letters
Tracker Interest Rate and Fixed Interest Rate Loans
The Issues include: Wrongfully applying the incorrect interest rate to your loan/mortgage Wrongfully removing you from your tracker interest rate Wrongfully coercing and cajoling you off a tracker interest rate as part of a “restructure” of your loan or mortgage Wrongfully not renewing your tracker interest rate Similar issues
Success Story: Ulster Bank Must Re-instate Employee after Being Fired for Misconduct
Swaine Solicitors LLP acted on behalf of Karen Egan who was re-instated to her position with Ulster Bank following a decision by the Employee Appeals Tribunal that she had been dismissed unfairly. Ms Egan had told the Employment Appeals Tribunal she worked as a bank official in Ulster