Areas of Expertise

There are many types of personal injury, causing a wide range of illness and accident claims. We can advise you on your legal options and represent you should you wish to proceed with your claim*.

We deal with all issues involving local housing authorities, landlords and tenants and on applications to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and supplementary allowances to the HSE.

We act for individuals and organisations who raise issues in relation to discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, political beliefs, race, civil status, membership of the Traveller Community and age.

We have wide experience in all areas of judicial review proceedings, including emergency orders to protect breaches of human rights and representing those with grievances against State bodies.

We advise employers and employees in relation to all aspect of Employment Law including unfair dismissal, redundancy, terms and conditions of employment and all claims to the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

KOD Lyons works on behalf of individuals and together with NGOs in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Ireland. We have our own dedicated department to serve the legal rights of people in this area of law.

Our highly specialised, dedicated Youth Crime and Child Protection teams are among the busiest and most respected in Ireland. We are a leading authority on education law and healthcare law for children and their carers.

There is a legal responsibility for both Spouses to maintain each other and any dependent members of their family in accordance with their means. Informal agreements can be reached regarding maintenance between the parties. If an arrangement cannot be agreed then either the matter can be worked through by virtue of the Mediation Services or in the alternative an Application will have to be made to Court.

Wardship Proceedings are very different from Proceedings under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 in that they can be commenced by a third party even though the parents of the child are alive. When a minor is made a Ward of Court, all matters affecting the minors upbringing become the responsibility of the Court. The Court can decide in whose care and custody the minor should be placed the manner in which property should be managed.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Our team also has experience in assisting with wider campaigning issues in respect of educational matters. These include campaigns around school building changes, funding issues for special educational needs provision and policy challenges and developments.

We are market leaders in advising companies and individuals, in niche areas of private corporate and commercial immigration law

The Irish IIP, Immigrant Investor Programme and STEP, and Start Up Entrepreneur Programme were designed by the Irish Government to encourage Direct Foreign Investment into the Irish economy in exchange for residency and work permissions for the investor and immediate family members.

The way a client selects their business set up will depend largely on the type of business being carried out and the customer base being targeted. There are also risk elements to consider, for example if you set up as a sole trader and your business fails your personal assets could be at risk of sale to pay your creditors.

Stephen Kirwan the Head of the Immigration Department has provided a quick guide to some of the most frequently asked questions he faces in relation to Irish Citizenship Applications. Watch our FAQ’s here.

The first question you might ask is why Ireland? There are many reasons that Ireland is the destination for retirees and those of independent financial means who wish to live here for more than 90 days at a time. The main selling point for most people is that it is a friendly English-speaking country.

A person coming from a non-EEA country (with the exception of Switzerland and the United Kingdom) must have explicit permission from the Minister of Justice to work in Ireland.

KOD Lyons has one of the busiest and most experienced Criminal Law departments in Ireland defending all manner of criminal prosecutions from minor public order offences to serious indictable crime. We now have a nationwide practice and offer expert advice and representation throughout the country.

Road traffic matters that may appear to be simple can in fact be complex. Our expertise will help you understand your legal position and achieve a favourable outcome. We deal with all road traffic offences including penalty point offences, drink and drug driving, speeding offences and dangerous/careless driving.

We provide advice and assistance to clients in the processing of complaints to the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC).

Whether you are a serving or recently released prisoner, we can advise you on your rights arising from your time in custody.

Whether you are facing a European Arrest Warrant or extradition under other provisions, our Extradition Team has the expertise to guide you through this difficult experience, give clear and accessible advice and to protect your interests.

The Firm has extensive experience in advising corporate entities and individuals subject to investigation by the Corporate Enforcement Authority (the “CEA”) (the successor body to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement as of July 2022).