In the latest instalment of our Commercial Property Essentials series, Aoife Brannigan from our Real Estate team examines the key considerations when purchasing a standalone commercial building, whether an office, warehouse or similar premises. bit.ly/3ORNF34 #CommercialProperty #LegalInsight

RDJ Partner Darryl Broderick offers a sharp analysis of the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 in the Business Post, noting that while reforms such as ending juries, new broadcast & retail defences, and limited anti‑SLAPP steps mark progress, challenges remain. bit.ly/47bNANT #Defamation #MediaLaw

RDJ is proud to have advised the shareholders of accountancy and business advisory firm, LSMQ on its acquisition by the UK private equity backed AAB Accountancy Group. Read more here: bit.ly/4l2NAW9 #BusinessImpact #MergersandAcquisitions

RDJ LLP’s Diarmaid Gavin and Scion Flanagan consider proposed changes to company law. @rdj.ie

The Irish Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying when commercial negotiations give rise to a binding contract—particularly where parties label communications “subject to contract”. bit.ly/4kVzx4G #RDJ #Contracts #SupremeCourt #DisputeResolution

We were delighted to welcome this year’s RDJ Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship recipients, Elena Falvey and Mohammad Naeem, to our Cork office recently. Both students from the @lawucc.bsky.social stood out in a highly competitive selection process and are incredibly deserving of this recognition.

RDJ is pleased to announce two senior appointments, with the promotion of Martin O’Callaghan to Partner in our Real Estate practice and the appointment of Angie Wills as a Knowledge Lawyer. bit.ly/3ZNq7P9 #RDJ #RealEstate #KnowledgeLawyer #NewAppointment

RDJ is proud to have advised Neurent Medical on its €62.5m funding round. Based in Galway, Neurent Medical develops innovative, minimally invasive treatments for chronic rhinitis and other ENT conditions. Read more about the transaction: bit.ly/4tDBJBM #RDJ #BusinessImpact #FundingRound

The WRC has issued a revised Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working, effective 22 January 2026. It updates the 2006 Code and reflects newer legislation around part‑time work, banded hours, and flexible working rights. RDJ's Employment team review the key changes. Read here: bit.ly/4cynSqn

Congratulations to our newly qualified solicitors who have joined RDJ’s Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Real Estate, Banking and Tax teams. We wish them every success for the future!🚀 #RDJ #LegalCareers #LifeAtRDJ #Future #Ambition

RDJ Employment Lawyer Jennifer Cashman shares insights in an article by Cliff Taylor in The Irish Times about recent legal developments around contractual and mandatory retirement ages in the workplace and what new rules will mean for employers and employees. Read here: bit.ly/4aKiDm6 #EmploymentLaw

The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 seeks to introduce a new nationwide rent regulation model that will significantly affect Student Specific Accommodation (SSA) and university‑operated accommodation. Read here: bit.ly/4kzt5jQ

The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 proposes to introduce sweeping reforms to the residential tenancy sector from 1 March 2026. Read Insight here: bit.ly/4rx6YgJ

The Supreme Court has upheld the High Court’s decision to overturn An Comisiún Pleanála’s refusal of planning permission for a proposed 13‑turbine wind farm in Co. Laois. bit.ly/4qqNmtf #RDJ #RealEstate #PlanningLaw #ClimateAction

Proposed reforms to the Companies Act 2014 are under consideration as the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment reviews submissions from a recent public consultation. #RDJ #CompanyLaw #RegulatoryReform bit.ly/49VRufH

In this Insight, Jack Bergin and Georgia Fitzgerald from RDJ's advisory AI team discuss the key takeaways from the Guidance and how it aims to build a deeper understanding of AI across the sector while empowering schools to make informed, student‑focused decisions. Read here: bit.ly/4t7ojhj

This morning’s Tax Update 2026 with Eoin Tobin and Sarahjane O'Shea O’Shea from RDJ’s Tax team provided a timely overview of recent developments in tax law and practice. The session covered key updates and practical considerations for advisers and their clients. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

The atmosphere was electric at the official opening of the redeveloped Dexcom Stadium in #Galway this weekend!✨ RDJ is proud to be the official legal partner for @connachtrugby.bsky.social & were delighted to support the club throughout this transformational project. #OneConnacht

Two @uniofgalway.bsky.social law students, Fahima Mohamed and Stuthi Biyani were recently awarded the RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship by Marion Meehan, Senior Associate at RDJ and Professor Martin Hogg, Dean of the University of Galway School of Law. bit.ly/3M1piyR #diversityandinclusion

Congratulations to RDJ Partner, Marie Gavin on being named Lawyer of the Month by @irishlegal.com! In her interview Marie shares insights into her career journey, her work with Ireland’s vibrant medtech sector & her commitment to supporting clients at every stage of growth. Read more: bit.ly/4qzAfXn

“When we invest in women and girls, we invest in the future.” In a powerful @irishexaminer.bsky.social opinion piece, RDJ Partner & I Wish co-founder Gillian Keating highlights why access to STEM still isn’t equal in 2026 & why investment in applied #STEM in every school is essential. bit.ly/3Nva0mm

It is a pivotal moment for consumer protection and competition enforcement in Ireland, as the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment opens a public consultation on proposed reforms to be included in the Consumer Protection, Competition and Enforcement Bill 2026. bit.ly/3LqKuOF

RDJ is proud to have advised Nahanagan Electrical engineering Services, a leading Irish-owned high voltage electrical engineering provider, on its strategic partnership with Entegro Group Holdings Limited. Read more here: bit.ly/4qx3jij #RDJ #BusinessImpact #MergersandAcquisitions

In this Insight Leah Moriarty, a solicitor on our Employment team, takes a look at the impact the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 has had in practice one year on. Read here: lnkd.in/dkG-AUW3

RDJ LLP managing partner Jamie Olden has been appointed as a lay member to the governing body of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). @rdj.ie

More than 500 cyclists have taken part in the ninth annual RDJ Santa Cycle through Cork. @rdj.ie

Nathalie King of RDJ's Employment team, sets out how AI systems are used at four key stages of employment, the key legal risks associated with the use of AI systems at each of these four stages and HR’s role in mitigating the risks. Read here: lnkd.in/exBf5H5i #RDJ #WRC #HR #AISystems

Our RDJ volunteers were proud to help turn the Crann Centre into a Winter Wonderland for Christmas at Crann!🎄Welcoming 50 families & 150 children from across Munster.💫 #CommunityImpact #CSR #Volunteering

RDJ Employment Partner Jennifer Cashman will be speaking at Legal Island’s Annual Review of Employment Law 2025. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4pkP0w8 #RDJ #EmploymentLaw #HR #LegalIsland

RDJ proudly co-sponsored Cork Chamber’s #CCBreakfast with the @irishexaminer.bsky.social on 13 Nov. Brid O’Connell, Guaranteed Irish led a dynamic discussion with Peigin Crowley, Julie Dorel & Dan Twomey on Irish businesses innovating while staying true to their roots.

RDJ Employment Partner Jennifer Cashman shares insights in an article by Cliff Taylor in @irishtimes.com on whether a 2026 review of the key Irish legislation will maintain the right for employers to decide when employees can work from home. Read the full article: bit.ly/48bT3Fk #EmploymentLaw

RDJ Tax Partner John Cuddigan welcomes the recent move by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to extend VAT cuts on apartment sales to forward-funding deals in this @irishtimes.com article by Eoin Burke-Kennedy. Read the full article: bit.ly/4p6sM0T #FinanceBill #Budget2026

The Fair Work Commission in Australia has ordered that an employer accommodate an employee’s request to work entirely remotely, in a decision that has relevance for Irish employers navigating remote and flexible working requests. #EmploymentLaw #RemoteWorking #LegalInsight bit.ly/3JKvryo

Great energy in the room this morning at the launch of the RDJ Women in Real Estate Network. Today was just the beginning - we look forward to hosting more events in the new year as the network continues to grow. #RDJ #WomenInRealEstate #RealEstateNetwork #Networking

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), in collaboration with the CIF and the SCSI, has published updated ‘Yellow’ and ‘Blue’ standard form construction contracts for 2025, superseding the 2017 versions. bit.ly/3Lp6SaK #ConstructionLaw #RIAIContracts2025 #LegalInsight #RDJ

The Medical Council of Ireland has published its Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence in clinical decision-making, recognising AI’s potential to improve patient outcomes while highlighting the ethical and legal challenges it presents. #AIinHealthcare #LegalInsight t.co/rB6OsPcluJ

RDJ is proud to have advised OccasionGenius, a US-based event discovery platform, on its acquisition by Irish hostel booking group Hostelworld Group. The RDJ transaction team was led by Marie Gavin and included J.P. Gilmartin and Matthew Mulrooney (Corporate and M&A). Read more: bit.ly/3LbPRR5

RDJ is proud to have advised MC2 Accountants, a leading Cork-based audit, tax, and advisory firm on its acquisition by UK accountancy group S&W. Read more here: lnkd.in/ek9AgEUb

A fantastic evening at the HR Leaders Dinner in Cork with insights from Pippa Halley, renowned Organisational Behaviourist & Communications Expert. RDJ were proud to co-sponsor the event along with Laya Healthcare & Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group. #RDJ #HRLeaders

Powerful insights from RDJ Partner & I Wish Co-Founder Gillian Keating on @rteradio1.bsky.social @drivetime.bsky.social with Cormac Ó hEadhra, discussing the findings of the I Wish 2025 Survey Report. Listen to the full interview here (starts at 1:25:10): bit.ly/4ob9yY4 #IWish2026

RDJ was proud to co-sponsor the Cork Chamber #CCBreakfast with the @irishexaminer.bsky.social at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Sabrina Casalta, CEO of @vodafonegroup.bsky.social Ireland spoke on digital infrastructure, Vodafone's €2bn investment in Ireland & future-ready connectivity. bit.ly/43xsOGD #Vodafone

Congratulations to I Wish Co-Founder & RDJ Partner, Gillian Keating & the rest of the I Wish team on the launch of their 10th annual survey.🚀 Read the 2025 survey here: bit.ly/3Jf97N1 #IWish2026 takes place in the RDS, Dublin on 5 February, 2026.✨ #GirlsInSTEM

Looking forward to the Cork Chamber #CCBreakfast with Sabrina Casalta, CEO, @vodafoneireland.bsky.social taking place in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh tomorrow. Sabrina will be sharing her insights on innovation, sustainability & growth while staying true to Vodafone’s purpose. #RDJ #Vodafone

A big thank you to Sam Beamish for stopping by our offices at 85 South Mall to present this beautifully framed Fort2Fort jersey from the 2025 event — a lovely gesture to mark RDJ’s ongoing sponsorship of the cycle. 🚴‍♀️ #RDJCommunity #Fort2Fort #CharityCycle #GivingBack #CorkEvents

We were delighted to welcome students to our Galway, Dublin and Cork offices for our Future Focus career evenings. From panel discussions to office tours and informal chats, each event gave students a feel for life at RDJ. Applications for our 2028 Traineeship close 23 October. bit.ly/43cVHYA

RDJ & KPMG went head to head in a high-energy Row-Cycle showdown across Cork, Dublin & Galway for Pieta, with KPMG edging ahead for the win! Together, we raised over €5,000 to support vital mental health services. Well done to everyone who took part!🚴 #RDJ #KPMG #MentalHealthSupport #CSR

We’re incredibly proud of our 10 colleagues who took part in the Cork Simon Sleep Out at Elizabeth Fort on Friday night, helping to raise vital funds and awareness for Cork Simon Community. You can still donate here: www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/l... #CorkSimon #CorkSimonSleepOut

On 31 July 2025, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched the Adult Safeguarding Toolkit, a resource aimed at guiding organisations and professionals who process the personal data of vulnerable or ‘at-risk’ adults. #Safeguarding #LegalInsight bit.ly/3WvobJd

RDJ Partners Jennifer Cashman & Mark Barrett provide a timely update in this @businesspost.bsky.social article, outlining Revenue’s new settlement scheme for employers who may have misclassified workers as contractors—and what employers should do now to prepare. Read here: bit.ly/4gZMCYI #RDJ

RDJ Partner Ricky Kelly breaks down the EU’s new NIS2 Directive in a recent Silicon Republic article outlining what it means, what’s changing, & what Irish organisations must do now. Read more: bit.ly/3J4a0b0 #NIS2 #CyberSecurity #RDJ