
About Us
Based in Cork City, the firm operates throughout the country offering specific expertise in corporate finance and commercial law, taxation, property, planning, environmental law, litigation and dispute resolution as well as employment law and private client work. Read More…

Practice Areas
Since our establishment in 1931, J.W. O’Donovan LLP has built and maintained strong ties throughout Ireland and abroad. The firm combines experience, in-depth knowledge and quality to provide legal advice on a wide range of practice areas including Commercial, Corporate and Property Law. Read More…

Our People
Our team of highly qualified professionals work together to ensure that our clients are provided a legal service of a quality which sets us apart from other law firms. It is this work ethos – together with integrity and discretion – which has sustained the firm for more than 80 years in practice. Read More…
Practice Areas
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Pensions
- Private Client & Succession
- Property
Our People
Recent Publications
NEW LEGISLATION ON ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING AND ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY IMMINENT
Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 Signed into Law by the President to Ensure Employees Receive “Fair Tips”
Sick Pay Given Statutory Protection as Sick Leave Bill Passed by Oireachtas
Colm Tobin completes Law Society’s Diploma in Construction Law
Reform of duty-of-care legislation seeks to strike the right balance when considering an Occupier’s Liability
J.W. O’Donovan Solicitors LLP announces SHARE as its 2022 Charity Partner
J.W. O’Donovan Solicitors LLP acts for Trustap Limited in €3.1 million fundraising
FBD Judgment – Court clarification on compensation for disturbed pubs
J.W. O’Donovan LLP acted in the sale of Demesne Electrical Sales Limited to OEM International
Litigating Golfers – Review of long-established principle that a member cannot sue a club
Deadline looming on Local Property Tax
Focus Ireland Shine a Light Night 2021
RECENT CASES GIVE SOME INSIGHT ON COURTS’ ATTITUDE TO COVID RENT ARREARS
RE-MORTGAGING: THE BENEFITS AND PROCESS
Professional Wellbeing Charter
Social Media and Internet Usage Policies: Are Your Employees Putting You and Your Company at Risk?
Fair Procedures & Employment Injunctions