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We provide private legal advice for individuals and companies on regulatory matters as well as operating advice and representation under the free legal aid scheme.
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Ireland’s leading experts in Personal Injuries, Immigration, Welfare, and Child and Family Law. We are Ireland’s largest criminal law firm and provide private legal advice for individuals and companies on regulatory matters as well as operating advice and representation under the free legal aid scheme.
Latest News & Case Studies
KOD Lyons LLP Criminal Defence and Human Rights Department Conduct Review for Organisation
The KOD Lyons LLP team comprising of Managing Partner John O’Doherty and Associate Andy Walsh conducted a review into a set of circumstances whereby an employee of an organisation was alleged to have committed an offence of false imprisonment in the course of their duties.
WRC Rules Dismissal of Financial Advisors Was Unfair – Lessons for Employers
A Workplace Relations Commission adjudicator has ruled that
Deportation Case Raises Questions About Fairness in Ireland’s Immigration System
KOD Lyons partner Stephen Kirwan calls for fairness and equity in Ireland's deportation process as the Oyekanmi family case draws national attention and Dáil debate.
Voican v Chief Appeals Officer – A brief update
Stephen Kirwan from our Immigration and International Law Team provides a brief update on Voican vs Chief Appeals Officer (GV v Chief Appeals Officer Case C-488/21) a case taken by KOD Lyons Solicitors together with Patricia Brazil BL and Derek Shortall SC. The Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union heard oral arguments on behalf of the interested parties on 18th October 2022.
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Mother and Baby Homes High Court Victory
The Team at KOD Lyons were delighted to act on behalf of three applicants who received declarations from the High Court that the Commission of Investigation wrongly denied them their right, pursuant to Section 34 of the Commission of Investigation Act 2004, to reply to a draft of the Commission’s findings. The declaration will now appear alongside the Commission’s Final report on the Government website and it will be deposited for permanent preservation in the Oireachtas Library alongside the Commission’s report.
While the declaration is welcomed it is now hoped that the Government will use the opportunity to drastically amend the redress scheme and extend the scope of available relief.
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KOD Lyons Update
Direct Provision Policy – Stephen Kirwan before the Joint Oireachtas Committee
Direct Provision Policy – Stephen Kirwan before the Joint Oireachtas Committee
Stephen Kirwan of KOD Lyons Solicitors appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions on behalf of the Law Society’s Human Rights Committee to discuss Direct Provision Policy and related matters.
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Expert Legal Services Across Ireland
KOD Lyons provides complete legal representation across all Irish jurisdictions, with specialist solicitors appearing regularly in Dublin courts and throughout Ireland. Our experienced legal team handles complex cases in family law, criminal defence, immigration law, and personal injury matters for clients nationwide.
Based in Dublin with nationwide coverage, we represent clients in District Courts, Circuit Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court across all 26 counties. Our solicitors travel regularly to Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and regional centres, providing expert legal advice and court representation throughout Ireland.
Specialist Legal Practice Areas
Family Law Solicitors Dublin: Our family law specialists handle divorce, separation, child custody, and domestic violence matters in Irish family courts. We provide expert representation in high-net-worth matrimonial cases, international family disputes, and complex childcare proceedings.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Ireland: Our criminal defence team provides 24/7 legal representation for clients facing criminal charges from summary prosecutions to serious indictable crimes in superior courts. We handle cases in the Central Criminal Court, Special Criminal Court, and courts nationwide.
Immigration Solicitors Dublin: Our immigration specialists assist with Irish visa applications, work permits, citizenship applications, and business immigration matters. We handle Critical Skills Employment Permits, investor programmes, and family reunification cases for clients worldwide.
Personal Injury Lawyers Ireland: Our personal injury team secures compensation for road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, medical negligence, and public liability cases throughout Ireland. We work on conditional fee arrangements where appropriate.
Comprehensive Legal Coverage
Our solicitors provide legal services across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Clare, Tipperary, and Kerry.
We handle emergency legal matters, urgent court applications, and provide immediate legal advice for clients facing criminal charges, family crises, immigration detention, or serious personal injuries requiring prompt legal intervention.
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