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Domestic Abuse Bill 2021; A new voice for victims

11 February 2021 Domestic violence in Northern Ireland has become an increasingly worrying issue in recent years and, in particular given the pressures of lockdown, it has become an issue of growing concern. In Northern Ireland last... READ

Public inquiry into urology care within Southern Health and Social Care Trust announced

18 December 2020 In October 2020 the Minister of Health, Robin Swann confirmed in a statement to the assembly that a Department of Health review had commenced into treatment provided by Aidan O’Brien, Consultant Urologist who retired... READ

Review of urology patients announced within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

18 November 2020 While the Department of Health continues its investigation into the treatment of patients by Dr Michael Watt, Consultant Neurologist, a further review of patient care has been announced, this time in respect of urology... READ

Employing migrant workers after Brexit – will your business require a sponsorship licence?

11 November 2020 If you are in business, there may be many reasons why you would seek to, or even need to, employ a person from overseas, particularly in the globalised economy in which we all now... READ

Managing redundancy in the new normal

06 November 2020 Uncertainty prevails on the likely length of the pandemic, the level of government support available for businesses and the severity of the recession that will likely result. Redundancies are on the rise. The latest... READ

Travel Corridors and Child Contact

28 October 2020 How a request for contact for a separated parent travelling from a non-Green List country might be viewed by a Court: This issue was addressed in the case of K (A Child) (Stay of... READ

COVID-19 pandemic raising thorny issues in commercial property transactions

21 October 2020 If you are involved in any aspect of the commercial property industry it is unlikely that you have so far managed to avoid having to grapple with the numerous practical issues that lockdowns, staff... READ

M&A Transactions during Covid-19

14 October 2020 We have prepared this article to outline the key considerations at each of the stages of an M&A transaction that are most affected by Covid-19. 1. Considering an M&A transaction Due Diligence It is... READ

When dental implants go wrong

07 October 2020 Dental implants are increasing in popularity and more local dental practices are offering implants as a means of improving the aesthetic appearance of the teeth.  Implants can be used to fill gaps caused by... READ

Insurance doesn’t always provide assurance

30 September 2020 COVID-19, the government imposed ‘lockdown’, ongoing restrictions and the continued increase in infection levels have resulted in huge disruption for businesses resulting in substantial financial loss as well as permanent closures.  For some, knowing... READ