Q  I am planning to start a new business in the manufacturing sector and have found a premises to rent. I have done nothing yet about setting up any form of business. What should I do? Should I set up a company or operate as a sole trader or partnership? A  If you are starting

Stone Solicitors has retained its Gold Star rating for risk management with The Institute of Legal Research and Standards for the sixth year running. Stone Solicitors achieved the highest possible overall score this year for the third year running and are the only law firm in Ireland to have done so. The Q6000 is a

Q I run my business through a limited liability company and just heard about the new Companies Act 2014. I understand that it runs to hundreds of pages. What are the important issues that might affect me? You are correct. The new Act runs to almost 1,500 sections and whilst its object was to simplify

I had a road traffic accident a while ago and I have brought a claim against the other car driver. My solicitor advises me that my case will get a court hearing shortly and I am worried what will happen in court on the day of the hearing. It’s normal to feel anxious before a

I am just about to open a new business and am taking on 3 new employees. Can you give me a few pointers as to what legal issues I need to consider? EMPLOYEES- The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 requires that employees must be issued, within two months of the commencement of their employment,

Q?  I am extremely anxious to buy an investment property before the Capital Gains Tax relief ends this year.  I was thinking about buying one at the next Allsops Auction. Is there anything that I should watch out for over and above what needs to be checked in a normal property purchase? A. Property transactions