Did you miss our inaugural Dispute Resolution Conference? We will re-run this event recording as a webinar on Monday 21 October from 11:00am-12:20pm, via Zoom.
The Attorney General, Rossa Fanning SC, delivered a keynote address on Ireland’s advantages as a place to do business and resolve disputes effectively.
The event showcased the growing importance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and the anticipated impact of class actions on corporate risk and consumer power. The conference aimed to equip businesses and in-house legal teams with actionable insights to navigate the evolving dispute resolution landscape in Ireland.
Panel Discussions
The Evolution of Dispute Resolution Clauses and ADR in Effective Conflict Management
- Andrew Fitzpatrick SC
- Anneliese Day KC, Fountain Court Chambers
- Grainne McLaughlin, Legal Advisor, Irish Aviation Authority
- Moderated by Gerard Kelly, Partner, Dispute Resolution, Mason Hayes & Curran
Class Actions Coming to Ireland?
- Kelley Smith SC
- Sinead Power, Senior Counsel, Squarespace
- Margaret Ferns, Senior Solicitor, PTSB
- Moderated by Peter Johnston, Partner, Dispute Resolution, Mason Hayes & Curran
Survey Results
Our audience poll found that six in ten legal professionals (59%) say mediation is the most effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method.
Over half of the respondents (51%) cited a lack of awareness as the biggest obstacle to the broader adoption of ADR in Ireland, followed by cost concerns (39%).
If you have a question about any of the topics discussed, don't hesitate to contact a member of our Dispute Resolution team.
