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  • 05-05-2016 5:33pm
    #1
    spiralism
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭


    What's the protocol about this? Need to speak to somebody about a matter in Ireland but as i am currently living and working in Holland im not sure how to go about it. I take it that it'd be pointless speaking to a dutch lawyer?


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  • #2
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,599 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    spiralism wrote: »
    What's the protocol about this? Need to speak to somebody about a matter in Ireland but as i am currently living and working in Holland im not sure how to go about it. I take it that it'd be pointless speaking to a dutch lawyer?

    If its a matter of sufficient size and scope there may be a large Dutch firm with an Irish qualified lawyer however I would imagine that there is large fees in connection with this.

    Most probably you would have to come to Ireland and brief an Irish lawyer. From that point perhaps you could do all the work over the phone.


  • #3
    spiralism
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭spiralism


    CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »
    spiralism wrote: »
    What's the protocol about this? Need to speak to somebody about a matter in Ireland but as i am currently living and working in Holland im not sure how to go about it. I take it that it'd be pointless speaking to a dutch lawyer?

    If its a matter of sufficient size and scope there may be a large Dutch firm with an Irish qualified lawyer however I would imagine that there is large fees in connection with this.

    Most probably you would have to come to Ireland and brief an Irish lawyer. From that point perhaps you could do all the work over the phone.
    Would it be possible to make any initial contact over a phone or would i need to come to Ireland and meet one in person first?


  • #4
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,599 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    spiralism wrote: »
    Would it be possible to make any initial contact over a phone or would i need to come to Ireland and meet one in person first?

    You could make initial contact over the phone but I believe they would need to meet you (you would have to bring ID) before accepting an engagement.

    Not a solicitor so guesswork but educated guesswork as there are similar regulations in my profession.


  • #5
    MarkAnthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,934 ✭✭✭MarkAnthony


    There's no reason many issue can't be resolved over the phone. You may have to be more forthcoming with the fee, however.


  • #6
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    spiralism wrote: »
    What's the protocol about this? Need to speak to somebody about a matter in Ireland but as i am currently living and working in Holland im not sure how to go about it. I take it that it'd be pointless speaking to a dutch lawyer?

    Is it about a matter concerning Irish law?

    If so, contact an Irish solicitor, not a Dutch lawyer.

    By all means, make contact by phone or email.


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