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our legal services

Conveyancing

First Time Buyers. Moving House. Selling your property. Commercial & Residential Investment Properties. Planning issues.  Talk to our expert conveyancing team.

Probate & Estate Planning

Making a Will. Enduring Power of Attorney. Probate. Advice on CAT and inheritance tax.  We can guide you through the entire process.

Litigation

Personal Injury. Medical Negligence. Employment Issues. Debt Recovery. Speak to our Litigation team to see how we can advise you on your next steps.

Licensing

Annual Licence renewals. Ad Interim Transfers. Seven Day Ordinary On Licence. Entertainment Licences. Exemptions.  Festival Licensing & Bar agreements. We offer a full licensing service.

Conveyancing

First Time Buyer?  Look No Further!

Rest assured, our dedicated professionals are here to guide you through every step of the process with expertise and diligence. Our aim is to provide you with peace of mind during these significant property transactions, ensuring that your interests are protected and the journey is as smooth as possible. Trust us to handle the intricacies of Irish property law, allowing you to focus on the exciting milestone of your property endeavour.

Selling & Purchasing

Whether you’re selling your property and purchasing a new home simultaneously, purchasing multiple properties for investment purposes; both residential and commercial, or considering a mortgage switch, our seasoned team is committed to skillfully navigating the complexities of Irish property law on your behalf: from the issuance of contracts, financing, through to completion of registration of your Title.

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Litigation

Personal Injury/Dispute Resolution

General litigation services encompass a broad range of legal support and representation in civil disputes that arise between individuals, organizations, or government entities. These services include pre-litigation consultation drafting and filing of application to PIAB, seeking medical reports and drafting pleadings; issuing in relevant court and managing pre-trial motions, and representing clients during trials or settlement prior to hearing. Our litigation team are skilled in various areas of law: personal injury, medical negligence,  and employment disputes. We work to protect our clients’ rights and interests by developing strategic case plans, negotiating settlements, and advocating vigorously in court when necessary.

Family Law

Our team deal with High Court and Circuit Court Family Law whether by way of Judicial Separation or Divorce to regulate agreements in relation to :

  • Access and Custody of Children
  • Division of Property
  • Inheritance  Rights 
  • Pension Adjustment Orders
  • Divorce 
  • Separation

Probate & estate planning

Confused about Probate? We’re here to help.

Our estate planning department are available to address your estate planning requirements, including the drafting and finalisation of your will,  as well as providing advice on capital acquisition tax and inheritance tax for your considerations. Rest assured, we are here to safeguard the well-being of your loved ones.

In challenging times when you have lost a loved one, regardless of whether they have left a Will, we can guide you through the intricacies of obtaining a Grant of Administration in cases of Intestacy (where no Will exists)  or a Grant of Probate (where a Will exists). Our services extend to managing the administration of your loved one’s estate, overseeing the sale of assets, and ensuring the final distribution to beneficiaries.

We also provide advice on inheritance tax returns to facilitate a comprehensive and supportive process.

licensing

Renewing your license? We’ve got you covered.

In every aspect of licensing, we bring a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to ensuring that our clients navigate the licensing landscape with confidence.  We cover the following:

District and Circuit Court Applications:

• Annual Renewal of Licence:
Dance; Restaurant; Confirmations; Music and Singing and Club Licenses;

• Ad Interim Transfer:
Transfer and sale of Seven Day Ordinary On Licences for pubs;

• New Applications for:
• Music and Singing
• Dancing licenses;
• Monthly late night Exemptions for pubs and clubs;
• Late night Extensions for registered members clubs;
• Restaurant Certificates for restaurants,
• Special Restaurant Certificates;
• Retailers off Licences for wine, beer and spirits;
• Extensions and variations of licensed areas in pubs and clubs;
• Bonded warehousing for wholesale retail of alcohol;
• Complaints and prosecutions;
• Occasional Licences; Festivals and events.

• Revival of Lapsed Licences

our team

Paula Mc hugh

Principal

Paula is the principal of the firm and has over 30 years experience as a Solicitor in general practice.    Very often you are likely to talk to Paula when you first enquire about our services so that she can evaluate how best to help.

Paula heads up our Conveyancing, Estate Planning and Probate , Family Law and Licensing and will delegate to the appropriate team member to meet with your needs where necessary.

Linda Branagan

Associate Solicitor

Linda has worked alongside Paula in her earlier career as a legal executive for over 10 years. She then moved to a leading firm in Medical Negligence before qualifying as a Solicitor and rejoining Paula’s practice.

Linda is proficient in Conveyancing; Civil Litigation and Medical Negligence and heads up our Civil Litigation Department.

Lindas meets with our first time buyers and so when purchasing your new home you will meet Linda and she will takes you through the process from beginning to end|including:  First Home Scheme, Mortgage Documents and Contracts;  and Help To Buy process.

Lorna Grehan

Legal Assistant

Lorna is the anchor in our office and generally overseas the administration of your file. She does a comprehensive intake of client’s needs so that your file can be opened in the most efficient manner and all information that is required for your case is available and to hand.

Lorna has worked in legal practises for over 25 years and has a broad knowledge of the operation of general practise and is an invaluable part of the team with a grounded approach and experience she will assist you and obtain all information necessary to process your conveyancing file from beginning to closing your purchase.

Bernadette NI Aodha

Legal Assistant

Bernie has over 10 years’ experience in legal practice and has recently joined our team.

Bernie  prepares both the loan pack and the contracts and documents for signing when you first attend our office.  She may talk to you if there are any documents outstanding that she requires prior to your first attendance at our office.   She also deals with the registration of your title and the discharging of our undertaking to your bank.

Susan Donnelly

Legal Secretary

Susan has been working with us for over 5 years and is an invaluable member of the team.   She is responsible for the administration side of opening and post-closing co-ordination of your file between registration and when your title deeds are sent to the bank.

Susan also may be your first point of contact when you call and completes intake with you so that your details can be passed to the relevant expertise to deal with your query.

Client Reviews

★★★★★
“Paula’s legal prowess is so sharp that she could win an argument with a rock. Linda’s attention to detail is so precise, that she probably uses a microscope to read fine print. And Lorna’s efficiency with our inquiries is so on point, she could reply to emails before you even hit send!”

Joshua Nograles

★★★★★
“Found prices competitive and in the end amazing value. This is our second house purchase and the first time buying and selling on the same day. We found Paula through a very good recommendation. In comparison to our first sale we used the best price solicitor we could find and found to process very stressful. Things went very smoothly and my stupid questions where always treated with respect and things explained honestly and professionally. Can’t recommend enough.”

– Pat Kavanagh

★★★★★
“We do not have enough words to say how thankful we are to you all for helping us make our dream come true. We received our keys to our new build home yesterday and we are so much greatful. Thank you all so much. Highly recommended, very straightforward and no delays. Once again thank you very much for all your help.”

Priya Nithin

Contact Info

You have the option to reach out to us via email or phone to schedule an appointment. Our commitment to prompt and efficient service means that you can typically expect a response from our team within one business day.

paula@paulamchugh.ie

+353 (01) 216 44 88

Paula McHugh Solicitors
14A Farrenboley Cottages
Milltown
Dublin 14
D14 A090

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