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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.

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In the intricate world of regulatory law and corporate prosecutions,

Italy has become the latest country to introduce new discriminatory measures as same-sex parents risk losing their parental rights in the rise of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s policies.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released updated guidance on voluntary returns to Ukraine...

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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Media Coverage

Junior Minister Sean Fleming also said that people coming from countries deemed safe may have genuine reason to seek asylum.

Refugees from ‘safe’ countries must have their cases heard fairly, says immigration lawyer

Stephen Kirwan explores the potential impact of the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in Camara v Belgium – specifically how it might affect the approach of the Irish authorities to the accommodation of international protection applicants.

ECHR right to shelter case will affect Irish policy

In a press release on 18 July, the Department of Justice said that nearly 6,500 people had applied here for asylum between January 2021 and January 2022.

When Announcing a New Restrictive Migration Policy in July, the Department of Justice Used Inaccurate Figures

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Irish Citizenship Application FAQ’s

Video Series – Frequently asked questions relating to Irish Citizenship Applications

In this video, Stephen Kirwan, Partner and Head of Immigration, talks about the current rules about continuous residence prior to making an application.

Road Traffic Penalty Points FAQ’s

Video Series – Frequently asked questions relating to Road Traffic Offences

In this video, Eoghan O’Sullivan, Associate at KOD Lyons explains what will happen if you are caught speeding and how many penalty points you could potentially get.

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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.

KOD Lyons Case Studies

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Bicycle Accident

Accident at Work

Accident at Work

Advise on Company Formation and Drafting of Partnership Agreements

Advise on Company Formation and Drafting of Partnership Agreements

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John O’Doherty, Managing Partner

John graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Business Studies. He was an apprentice in Terence Lyons & Company Solicitors and was admitted…

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Gareth Noble, Partner

Gareth is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading litigators in the area of children with disabilities. He has successfully represented many families in challenging…

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Colleen Gildernew, Partner

Colleen studied at Queen’s University in Belfast, where she read Law and Politics. She then went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice…

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Matthew de Courcy, Partner

Matthew graduated from University College Dublin with an honours degree in English, thereafter attaining an honours Master’s degree in Law, before going on to qualify…

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Stephen Kirwan, Partner

Stephen graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2012. He joined KOD Lyons Solicitors in 2013, qualifying as a solicitor…

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Ailbhe Hanmore, Associate Solicitor

Ailbhe graduated from National University of Ireland Galway with a degree in Corporate Law. Thereafter she completed the LLB. Ailbhe also holds a Diploma…

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Marion Campbell, Solicitor

Marion Campbell is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading family law practitioners. With over 40 years of experience as a solicitor, Marion has successfully represented…

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