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The licensing laws for shared flats and houses changed from the 1st April 2019 and the implications of these changes are far-reaching for landlords and tenants. The law change affects House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and changes how the licences are granted and managed. Landlords applying for new HMO licences under the scheme will need…

There are many reasons why you may wish to swap your property instead of selling it on the open market for example, it may be more convenient and save costs. People who decide to swap houses may be friends or family or may have used a property exchange website. However, there are tax implications that…

We are currently accepting CV’s (with a covering letter) for the Trainee Solicitor Scheme commencing in September 2020. The closing date for applications is 31 March 2020. CV’s/covering letter can either be sent to us by email to recruitment@oreillystewart.com or by post to: Leanne Mills O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors Courtside House 75-77 May Street Belfast BT1…

We are currently accepting CV’s to recruit an Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years post-qualification experience. CV’s can either be sent to us via email to recruitment@oreillystewart.com or by post to: Leanne Mills O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors Courtside House 75-77 May Street Belfast BT1 3JL

We are currently accepting applications for the post of Legal Secretary. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience with appropriate references. CVs can either be sent to us online to: recruitment@oreillystewart.com or by post to: Leanne Mills O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors Courtside House 75-77 May Street Belfast BT1 3JL

Last night’s BBC Spotlight programme shed further light on the ongoing controversy regarding Dr Michael Watt, Consultant Neurologist, and the Belfast Trust Patient Recall exercise. The show focused on the stories of two patients, one of whom had been misdiagnosed with the life-threatening condition Motor Neurone Disease, and another who had suffered numerous invasive Epidural…

BBC news carries the story  that one in five of patients treated, by the now suspended neurologist Dr Michael Watt, are reported to have been misdiagnosed. Of a cohort of approximately 3000 patients, 600 have been told that they have an "insecure diagnosis". O'Reilly Stewart are currently acting on behalf of a large number of…

In the UK and Ireland, there has been a significant increase over recent years, of people who require elderly care in later life. Whilst people are living longer, a significant number live with long-term medical conditions that give rise to an increased need for care.   Requirements for elderly care can be varied, however there…

A driver, who had been convicted of the offence of Dangerous Driving in May 2019, has lost his Appeal in Northern Ireland for the conviction to be overturned and classed as the less offence of Careless Driving. A media report of the decision can be viewed here. This represents an important decision for Cyclists in…

An article, recently published on the BBC website, highlights some extremely distressing experiences for patients when undergoing cosmetic surgery, often at private healthcare providers and performed by surgeons flown in from outside of the UK or Ireland. Cosmetic Surgery is generally classed as elective medical treatment. That means it is not treatment that is clinically required,…

London Clinic Mistakenly Discloses Patient Details A London Gender Identity Clinic has mistakenly disclosed the details of more than 900 people, some of whom are patients at the Clinic. Given the nature of the treatment provided at this Clinic, the personal details exposed could lead to the identification of individuals which may be highly distressing…

One of the most common questions asked by clients in relation to wills is how to protect their assets to pass on to their loved ones. It is not usually inheritance tax which causes most concern but rather residential care costs. As there is no cap on the amount of money we in Northern Ireland…