What We Do
Professional, Reliable & Expert Legal Advice & Representation
What We Do
With offices in Dublin, Cork, and Galway, Finghín O’Driscoll Solicitors provides a variety of legal services to clients across the country. With decades of experiences, in-depth knowledge, and honest, reliable advice, we are the legal team that you want in your corner.
FOD Solicitors has a well established reputation for professional, confidential, and efficient legal services for both new and existing clients. We take pride in offering you our services in a timely and efficient manner, whilst providing you value for money at all times.
We aim to provide precise legal advice to meet your requirements and represent you to the highest possible standards. As an experienced legal team, FOD Solicitors endeavours to respond to all legal proceedings with discretion, the strictest confidentiality, and the highest professional etiquette.
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Property Law
We offer commercial and residential conveyancing services.
We have a handy step by step guide to buying property HERE
Residential:
Whether you are a first time buyer, looking to trade up or down or an investor, we can tailor our service to meet your needs. We will give you sound and practical advice and carefully guide you through each stage of the transaction.
Our residential property law services include:
- Buying and Selling properties
- Conveyancing
- Mortgaging properties
- Family Arrangements
- Planning
- Landlord and Tenant Law
- Letting Agreements
- Co-Ownership
Commercial:
We provide a professional and comprehensive service to our clients. Our depth of knowledge and ability to understand your commercial needs has seen our client base expand to include property developers, international retailers, semi–state bodies and large multinationals.
Our commercial property law services include:
- Acquisition and sale of commercial, industrial and retail properties
- Conveyancing
- Leases
- Sale and Leaseback
- Planning
- Mortgages and lending
- Shopping Centre
- Developments
- Licensed Premises
- Sale and Purchase of Farms
- Compulsory Acquisition
- Property issues in mergers and acquisitions
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Litigation
Finghín O’Driscoll Solicitors are experts in Litigation law. Litigation involves taking businesses or individuals to court to settle disputes. The successful result of litigation is resolution and often compensation.
Having successfully tried and won dozens of cases, FOD Solicitors will support your journey to the Irish Court system.
If you feel you have been wronged, and would like to discuss the possibility of seeking redress or compensation in court, please don’t hesitate to give one of our offices a call, and we would give you practical and sound advice about the best way to proceed.
Dublin 01 6854458
Cork 021 4204122
Galway 091 782181If you have been affected by the recent Tracker Mortgage injustices, and would like to seek compensation from your bank, for over charging you, please give Fin a call directly on 087 052 2181.
Read more about the Tracker Mortgage situation HERE
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Wills & Probate
This is a particularly difficult topic for many people and we provide considerate, clear and thoughtful advice. We will advise you on the differences between Intestate and Testate Law and the various shares that devolve in respect of differing estates to various beneficiaries, the legal right share of the spouse on the death of a spouse, the various entitlements of persons who are co-habiting as partners but not married and the tax implications of a bequest or devise in these or other circumstances.
Making a will can give a large saving in tax and is a straightforward procedure.
Executors of a will are free to employ a solicitor of their choice regardless of where the will was made.
We will provide you with an overview and synopsis particular to the requirements of each scenario presented to us.
We will clearly construct and prepare your Will.
We will provide you with a high level of service to include the exclusive attention of a Solicitor within the practice.
We assure you that telephone calls and queries will be returned in a prompt and efficient manner.
We will provide you with a detailed written list of fees and outlays involved.
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Personal Injury*
As personal injury* solicitors, Finghín O’Driscoll Solicitors represents both plaintiffs and defendants. We have acted in a significant number of high worth personal injury actions. Also, we frequently act on instructions of insurers, especially in serious injury cases. We have experience in conducting and settling all types of personal injury claims, ensuring you receive the best possible advice, while enhancing your claim’s chances of success and maximising any recoverable damages for your injuries and expenses.
Our personal injury* services here include:
- Accidents at Work
- Employers liability
- Medical negligence
- Occupiers Liability
- Public Liability
- Product Liability
- Road traffic accidents
Testimonials
” I contacted FOD Solicitors after my car accident in 2016. I was extremely anxious and nervous but all the team reassured me and thankfully my case was concluded with a great result, I cannot thank Trina Murphy and all FOD Solicitors for all their support and hard work in my case. I would highly recommend FOD Solicitors ” – Adam Topolski
” As a result of my involvement in a car accident in December 2015, I appointed FOD Solicitors to act on my behalf. This was my first experience with this firm and I have to say that I found them to be most professional and efficient in all their dealings with me. All aspects of the case were clearly explained to me, queries were promptly dealt with, and they were never more than a phone call away. ” – James McNamara
” FOD Solicitors were always easy to contact, either by phone or email, they always had time to listen to my queries and the compensation achieved was far better than I thought it would be, would highly reccomend them ” – Dragan Thomas
” I would recommend FOD Solicitors to anyone who wants quick and professional results, no hidden charges ” – Martin Behan
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Commercial Law
Our clients are public and private corporations, multinationals, private equity holders and sole traders. We are proud of the fact that we have worked hand in hand with fledgling businesses who have grown to become strong corporate players. Our services range from advising on mergers & acquisitions to providing answers to day to day corporate queries.
Our commercial law services and advices include:
- Business establishment in Ireland
- Company law
- Company secretarial services
- Competition and EU law
- Distribution, supply, agency, licensing & franchising agreements
- Food, retail, hygiene, safety & labelling
- General commercial agreements
- Insolvency
- Intellectual property
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Product & public liability
- Public procurement rules and tender documents
- Shareholders, joint ventures and partnership agreements
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Debt Collection
Due to the economic downturn of the Irish economy and the worldwide recession the importance of debt collection has come to the fore as a result of the lack of liquidity in the marketplace. It has been magnified since 2008 with the collapse of many worldwide financial institutions. Consequently, banks have either withdrawn or reduced credit facilities to business and the impact has led to firms being unable to discharge their debts in a timely fashion due to the diminished circular flow of funds. This is a time for careful credit control and we can assist you with debt collection services.
Our firm is skilled and experienced in debt collection procedures and the enforcement of court judgments in Ireland.
Jurisdiction & Costs
The monetary jurisdictions of the Irish Courts are currently as follows:
- District Court: To €6,348.69
- Circuit Court: €6,348.69 – 38,092.14
- High Court: From €38,092.14
Our debt collection fees take account of these monetary jurisdictions and the costs involved in the processing of debt collection. We can get to you a cost quotation and letter outlining procedures on the day we receive your request.
Get in Touch with the FOD Solicitors Team Today
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is conveyancing?
With regards to property law, conveyancing is a legally required process during the purchase and sale of a property. This process ensures that all parties meet their legal obligations and protects your rights throughout the transaction. A conveyancing solicitor will assist with all aspects of the title transfer and settlement process.
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How long does Probate take?
The length of time required to complete Probate will vary depending on the individual circumstances of each case. These variables include the number of assets left behind by the deceased, the number of properties, the size of the inheritance, etc. On average, it takes approximately 4-8 months to fully complete Probate, however, more complicated estates should be prepared for a considerably longer process.
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How much compensation can I get for a personal injury* claim?
There is no set amount of compensation for personal injury* cases. The amount of compensation you may receive will depend on the nature of the injuries you have sustained, how long they persist for, who is responsible for the accident, and the contents of the medical reports. Once we have reviewed your case we can advise as to the amount of compensation you are likely to receive.
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Can I be fired for making a claim against my employer?
Depending on the severity of the issue, most people will choose to leave the company they are taking legal action against. However, you do not have to do so and you are fully within your rights to make a claim against your current employer while still working for them. By law, your employer cannot dismiss you or force you to leave your job for bringing a claim against them.