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An injunction advice call in Ireland helps businesses and individuals decide quickly whether to seek, or how to respond to, an injunction. This service is solicitor-handled and Ireland-specific, tailored to your commercial situation, with plain-English guidance notes. If appropriate, the allotted time will instead be given to answering questions by email. It is suitable for SMEs, start-ups, founders and in-house teams, with the fee agreed on application. It is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested commercial litigation. Injunctions are often urgent and costly, so an early view on whether an application is realistic, and what it would involve, helps you decide how to proceed before committing to proceedings.
What’s included
- solicitor-handled advice tailored to your specific commercial situation
- Plain-English guidance notes for your board or management team
- Where appropriate, the allotted time may instead be given to answering your questions by email
Who this is for
- Businesses facing urgent harm, such as misuse of confidential information
- Companies threatened with an injunction
- Businesses dealing with a former employee or partner breaching restrictions
- Owners needing a quick view on urgency and prospects
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then advise on the injunction options, urgency and prospects.
- Plain-English guidance notes are sent to you by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an injunction advice call cost in Ireland?
Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.
When might a court grant an injunction?
Generally where there is a fair or serious issue to be tried, damages would not be adequate, and the balance of convenience favours an injunction.
What does an injunction application involve?
It usually involves urgent court papers and sworn evidence, and the applicant may have to give an undertaking as to damages. The solicitor can explain these steps and their likely cost.
For more on disputes and litigation, see our Disputes & Litigation in Ireland guide.
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