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Corporate Law Solicitors Dublin

At Paul W. Keogh Solicitors, we have built a team that can advise you on every aspect of your business, at home and internationally. But choosing the right law firm is not just a logical decision based on facts and figures. You need to feel the confidence that comes from working with a firm of solicitors with outstanding judgement and leadership, who are unafraid of a challenge and who think creatively.

You need to feel the connection that comes from working with people who are enthusiastic and who really understand your business. And you need to feel the comfort that comes with being listened to carefully and advised in the most efficient way possible.

Clients seek our advice across the following legal areas:

  • Directors’ duties and responsibilities
  • Shareholder rights and actions
  • Company law and compliance
  • Company secretarial
  • Board structure
  • Company and shareholder disputes
  • and more…..

Corporate Law Solicitors Dublin

Corporate Law Solicitors Dublin

Irish corporate law is primarily governed by the Companies Act 2014, which consolidated and reformed previous legislation to streamline operations, notably introducing the Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) as the main entity type. Key features include simplified governance, potential single-director companies, and stringent compliance requirements overseen by the CRO, with recent 2024 amendments enhancing corporate governance and enabling virtual meetings.

Key Components of Irish Corporate Law
Companies Act 2014: The central statute regulating companies, which introduced the LTD (private company limited by shares) and DAC (designated activity company).
The LTD Company: The “paradigm” company type, requiring only one director, a single-document constitution, and up to 149 members.
Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024: Updated the 2014 Act to improve governance, formalize virtual meetings, and refine enforcement.
Directors’ Duties: The 2014 Act codified duties into eight main rules, emphasizing honesty, responsibility, and acting in the company’s best interest.
Compliance & Filing: Companies must file annual returns with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). Failure to comply can result in fines and involuntary strike-off.
Corporate Governance: Includes requirements for audit committees, diversity policies, and strict procedures for mergers and capital reduction.

Key Entities
LTD: Private Company Limited by Shares.
DAC: Designated Activity Company (often used for specific, restricted activities).
PLC: Public Limited Company.
CLG: Company Limited by Guarantee.

Common Regulatory Bodies
CRO (Companies Registration Office): Handles company incorporation and filing.
ODCE (Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement): Now replaced by the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) to handle compliance enforcement

Corporate Law Solicitors Dublin