Promontoria Denied Judgment of €27 Million Because of Hearsay Evidence Rule

The Court of Appeal have held that the High Court was correct in refusing to grant summary judgment against the borrowers, Mr and Mrs Burns. It held that the evidence was not adequate and was inadmissible because it was hearsay evidence, and the usual way around the difficulty was not open to the applicant because … Read more

Are Your Website or App Cookies Compliant with Data Protection Laws in Ireland?

Let’s get it out of the way and answer the question, what is a Cookie? A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on your computer or mobile device that contains data related to a website you visit. It may allow a website to “remember” your actions or preferences over a period … Read more

Commercial Leases and the COVID-19/Coronavirus-the Fallout for Small Business Owners

I was contacted last week by a couple of clients whose business has gone through the floor or evaporated entirely as a consequence of COVID-19. One of the first concerns they had was the difficulty they were inevitably going to encounter in trying to continue to pay the rent on their commercial premises. Here are … Read more

Agreement for Lease Versus the Lease Itself-What’s the Difference or Purpose?

Are you considering taking a commercial lease and you are being asked to sign an “agreement for lease” first? Wondering what’s the difference? Or what is the significance, if any? Let’s take a look. Lease A lease sets out the terms and conditions under which a lessee will occupy a premises on an exclusive basis. … Read more