Solicitor and Notary Public serving Cork and the surrounding region from our Douglas office for over three decades.
Hugh Phelan
Solicitor & Notary Public
Location
Douglas, Cork, Ireland
Experience
30+ Years in Practice
Qualifications
Solicitor (Law Society)
Notary Public (Chief Justice)
Registrations
Hugh Phelan is a qualified Solicitor and Notary Public with over 30 years of practice in Cork. Based in Douglas — one of Cork's most accessible commercial locations — he has built a reputation as one of the region's most trusted legal professionals.
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors by the Law Society of Ireland, Hugh subsequently obtained his appointment as Notary Public from the Chief Justice of Ireland — a distinction held by relatively few practitioners in the Cork area. This dual qualification enables him to provide a uniquely comprehensive service: Irish legal advice from a solicitor combined with internationally-recognised notarial authentication.
As a member of the Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland, Hugh maintains the highest professional standards and stays current with the evolving requirements of international notarial practice. His listing on notarypublic.ie — the authoritative Irish notary directory — confirms his standing in the profession.
Specialist expertise in documents required for property purchases in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and other popular destinations for Irish buyers.
Deep knowledge of document requirements for working in the UAE, Australia, Canada, USA, and other key destinations for Irish professionals.
Cross-border corporate transactions, foreign branch establishment, M&A documentation, and international commercial contracts.
Administration of estates involving foreign assets, international inheritance claims, and cross-border succession documents.
Hugh Phelan has a deep connection to Cork, having practised in the city and county throughout his career. His office in Douglas serves as a convenient hub for clients from all parts of Cork — the city, south Cork, east Cork, and west Cork — as well as clients travelling from Kerry, Waterford, and Tipperary who require notarial services.
The international nature of Cork's economy — with its significant pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services sectors, as well as strong ties to the Irish diaspora worldwide — generates constant demand for the type of cross-border document expertise that Hugh Phelan provides.
Hugh Phelan welcomes enquiries from individuals and businesses requiring notarial services. Call or email to discuss your requirements and arrange an appointment.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm | Douglas, Cork, Ireland