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Neil Manley Solicitors Neil Manley Solicitors is a Dublin based general legal practice Neil Manley Solicitors was established in the heart of Dublin City Centre and Newry, Co.

Down, in August 2016, with a specific aim to help and assist in life and in business.

One sibling does the hospital runs, the late-night calls, the grocery shopping. The others are "too busy."Then the paren...
27/09/2026

One sibling does the hospital runs, the late-night calls, the grocery shopping. The others are "too busy."

Then the parent passes away. Suddenly everyone is available.

When the will reflects who was actually there, the absent siblings often reappear with a legal challenge. "Undue influence."

It's bitter. It's draining. It adds weight to your grief.

A person has the right to decide their own legacy. But those decisions must be legally sound to survive a challenge.

If you're facing contested probate, you need a steady hand.

38% of Irish SMEs wrote off bad debt last year. Average amount: over €25,000.For many, that's the difference between sta...
26/09/2026

38% of Irish SMEs wrote off bad debt last year. Average amount: over €25,000.

For many, that's the difference between staying open and folding.

Why do most business owners wait? "I know them. I didn't want to make it awkward."

The "sure it'll be grand" mindset is killing Irish small businesses.

Here's the hard truth: if they valued the relationship, they'd pay. Your bank doesn't accept "he's a decent fella" for your mortgage.

Stop being polite. Start recovering what's yours.

You gave up your job to look after your father in his final years. The will leaves everything 50/50 between you and your...
25/09/2026

You gave up your job to look after your father in his final years. The will leaves everything 50/50 between you and your sister who lives in Australia.

Your sacrifice? Priceless. In probate court? "Voluntary care."

The law doesn't always recognise what families recognise. If you've contributed more than your share : in time, money, or sacrifice : you may have a claim under Section 117 of the Succession Act.

But you have to bring it. The court won't come looking for you.

Don't let your devotion be written off as "expected."

The Courts Service is rolling out the eProbate Scheme. Digital applications, faster processing, less paperwork.On paper,...
24/09/2026

The Courts Service is rolling out the eProbate Scheme. Digital applications, faster processing, less paperwork.

On paper, it's modernisation that's decades overdue.

Here's the risk: the easier it is to get probate, the easier it is to make mistakes.

I've seen DIY wills that created more problems than they solved. A will that wasn't properly witnessed. A will that contradicted itself. A will that left out the person who was promised the house.

The new eProbate system won't fix those problems. It'll just process them faster.

Don't let technology fool you into thinking legal expertise is optional.

A daughter challenged her late father's actions. The family home went to her brother. She got nothing.The Affidavit of S...
23/09/2026

A daughter challenged her late father's actions. The family home went to her brother. She got nothing.

The Affidavit of Scripts is the first step in any probate dispute. It's a sworn statement declaring whether you have or know of any will, codicil, or testamentary document.

If you suppress a will, you're looking at contempt of court.

But the real battle isn't about documents. It's about family dynamics. The sibling who did the caring. The one who was too busy. The parent who changed their mind and never wrote it down.

Dying intestate turns a family into a courtroom. And the person who loses? Usually the one who did the caring.

Your biggest client goes into liquidation. They owe you €80k. The liquidator's report says unsecured creditors get nothi...
22/09/2026

Your biggest client goes into liquidation. They owe you €80k. The liquidator's report says unsecured creditors get nothing.

That's the reality of B2B debt.

The 2026 insolvency law changes give stronger protections to employees. Workers can now claim more unpaid wages from the State.

Suppliers? You're still at the back of the queue.

The Protection of Employees Act 2026 is a reminder: the law prioritises workers over creditors. If you're a supplier, your only protection is acting early.

Don't ignore the warning signs. Late payments. Excuses. "We're restructuring."

The sooner you act, the more options you have.

Insurers don't write cheques. They aim to minimise payments.The Personal Injuries Guidelines were supposed to bring cert...
21/09/2026

Insurers don't write cheques. They aim to minimise payments.

The Personal Injuries Guidelines were supposed to bring certainty. Instead, they've created a new battleground where every bracket, every discount, every secondary injury is contested.

If you're bringing a claim, you're not just fighting for compensation. You're fighting a system designed to minimise payouts.

Know what you're up against.

The High Court dismissed a workplace accident claim earlier this year. No accident book entry. No CCTV. No medical repor...
20/09/2026

The High Court dismissed a workplace accident claim earlier this year. No accident book entry. No CCTV. No medical report.

The case collapsed.

Not because the injury wasn't real. Because the evidence wasn't there.

CCTV gets overwritten. Witnesses move on. The two-year limit doesn't pause for you to feel ready.

If you're injured at work, act now. Not when you've recovered. Now.

58 people went to work last year and didn't come home. Agriculture accounts for 40% of those deaths. Construction fatali...
19/09/2026

58 people went to work last year and didn't come home. Agriculture accounts for 40% of those deaths. Construction fatalities doubled.

Now the Retirement Age Act means people can work until 66. More older workers on sites, farms, and in factories.

More vulnerable workers.

The HSA says the fatality rate rose to 2.1 per 100,000 workers. 40% of those killed were self-employed : no employer-backed safety net.

If you're injured at work, the system is stacked against you. Don't go it alone.

You sent the invoice. Then the reminder. Then the "just checking in" email. Now? Silence.They're not missing your messag...
18/09/2026

You sent the invoice. Then the reminder. Then the "just checking in" email. Now? Silence.

They're not missing your messages. They're choosing not to answer.

Ghosting is a signal. While you're being polite, they're paying the creditors who aren't.

Professional debt recovery isn't about being aggressive. It's about being effective.

If you're being ghosted on a business debt, don't wait until the trail goes cold.

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6-9 Trinity Street
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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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