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.
KOD Lyons Summer Internship 2026
Thank you Trinity College Dublin for welcoming our team back to the Trinity Summer Internships Fair 2026. There were 1,000 students registered to attend so we were very happy to return and meet so many students with an interest in our work.
When AI Enters the Divorce Chat
AI can't replace a solicitor for divorce. Ken Breen explains the limitations of AI legal advice and why human expertise matters for family law in Ireland.
Reforms to Family Reunification in Ireland (2025)
The 2025 reforms to Ireland’s family reunification policy represent a significant change of the rules governing how non-EEA nationals may bring family members to the State.
Admission Policies to Special Classes and Special Schools
The Department of Education and Youth has released a series of circulars and guidance notes as part of their measures to support the forward planning for special education provision.
KOD Lyons AON Information Sheet
The purpose of an Assessment Report and Service Statement is to assist the HSE in determining the health and educational needs (if any) occasioned by a disability. They are provided for in the Disability Act 2005.
Peaceful Protest or Public Order Offence? Understanding the Line
The right to protest is an essential feature of any democratic society. In Ireland it is embedded in the Constitution in Article 40.6.1. This article guarantees exercise of rights, which includes the right to assemble peaceably without arms.
Brehon Laws and Divorce in Ireland
The Brehon laws were the legal system of Ireland for over a thousand years, dating back as early as the 1st century AD and continuing in various forms until the 17th century, when they were superseded by English common law.
KOD Lyons Employment Department Secures Settlement for Two Employees under the Employment Equality Act (1998)
KOD Lyons LLP Employment Department led by Associate Andy Walsh represented an employee formally employed in a multinational tech company who had suffered harassment at a workplace event.
KOD Lyons LLP Employment Department Acts for Multinational Vehicle Leasing Company
KOD Lyons LLP Employment Department led by Associate Andy Walsh recently acted for the Irish branch of a multinational vehicle leasing company in respect of a non-solicitation / non-compete agreement.
Changes to The Social Welfare Appeals Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 744 of 2024)
Social welfare payments such as Domiciliary Care allowance(DCA) Disability Allowance and Carers allowance are processed in the Department of Social Protection.
My Summer at KOD Lyons LLP
I first came across KOD Lyons at my career fair in DCU. At the time, I was swamped with applications for legal summer internships in corporate firms.
Ten Years On: Reflecting on LGBTQI+ Rights in Ireland and the Road Ahead
by Grace Holmes, Legal Executive.
After
Sports Accident or Criminal Exposure? By David Sebjan, Legal Intern
On the 28th of October 2023, Adam Johnson, an ice hockey player for the Nottingham Panthers died during a game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
Sex Work in Ireland: Evaluating the 2025 Review of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017
by Katie Dowling, Associate.
In March 2025, the
Recent WRC Decision Highlights Mistreatment of General Employment Permit Holders
By Andy Walsh, Associate.
A recent decision of
Do Cheart Chun Labhairt as Gaeilge i gCúirt
Faoi Airteagal 8 de Bhunreacht na hÉireann, is
Restraining orders in Ireland, explained by Matthew de Courcy, Partner.
Part 5 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions)
Hate Crimes, Free Speech, and the Law: Understanding the Balance
On 31 December 2024, Ireland enacted the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024, introducing significant changes to the country's legal framework for addressing hate crimes.
Burden Of Proof and “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt”
The principles of “burden of proof” and “beyond a reasonable doubt” are important principles of the Irish legal system, ensuring fairness and protecting individual rights.
The in-camera Rule in Family Law Proceedings
The "in camera" rule in family law proceedings means that certain family cases are heard in private, with no public access to the courtroom.
My Journey with KOD Lyons LLP: A Law Graduate’s Perspective
Starting my journey with KOD Lyons LLP in April 2024 has been an incredible experience, one that has broadened my understanding of the law and solidified my aspirations for a career in legal practice.
