The Bar of Ireland

🔴 Through the ages - colleagues supporting colleagues - from social justice to setting legal precedents across State. In advance of International Women's Day 2025; we've assembled a selection from the archive, of colleagues past and present, united in delivering justice and achieving change - the extraordinary in the ordinary. Join friends and colleagues from across the sector and the professions next Thursday at The Honorable Society of King's Inns for a keynote address by retired Ms Justice Marie Baker; and a panel discussion chaired by the Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Rose Gearty. The theme this year is 'Accelerate Action'; and for action to be sustained it means we come together, share views, acknowledge the work done and the more-to-do! No better forum for the understanding to start than at this years IWD Celebration. ⭕ Register for this event, in support of Women's Aid Ireland at https://lnkd.in/ep9XZiHd

🌟 Accelerate Action: International Women's Day Panel & Celebration 🌟 Join us on Thursday, 6th March at King’s Inns, Dublin 7 as we mark International Women’s Day with an inspiring panel discussion and celebration. 📢 Featuring insights from leading voices in advocacy and change-making, including Sinéad Burke, CEO & Founder of Tilting The Lens, who reminds us: "Unprecedented times call for sustained and systemic action, and it requires all of us." This year's event is an informal celebration, opening with canapés and a drinks reception before the panel commences. It is open to all members of the Law Library, as well as colleagues and friends. 🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for €10, with all proceeds donated to Women's Aid Ireland, and are available here: https://lnkd.in/evwd8fUc #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction 

Mediators and arbitrators: don’t miss this showcase of the new systems and technology now in place in the DDRC at the Distillery Building. The evening will also serve as an excellent networking opportunity for practitioners in the alternative dispute resolution space ⬇️

Members: Our Fee Recovery team is running a clinic in the CCJ in March. This service is provided at no additional cost to members.   💬 In these one-on-one sessions, the team will discuss with you any discuss problematic fee notes and the best practices for follow-ups.   🔹 Upcoming Fee Recovery Clinic 🔹 📅 Tuesday, 11th March 2025 📍 CCJ   📌 Pre-booking is essential, members should book a time slot using the link provided below: https://lnkd.in/eDhddgKq   If you have any additional queries, please contact the team at feerecovery@lawlibrary.ie

Endangered Lawyers - an overseas and closer-to-home issue - A fantastic presentation and panel discussion yesterday evening. Contributions from Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur, and Sayed Anosh detailed how conflict zones and authoritarian regimes target the advocate in direct and indirect ways, all the time dehumanising and diminishing the rule of law. Joseph O'Sullivan BL outlined the work of the CCBE in respect of progress and issues relating to the Council of Europe Proposal for a Convention of the Protection of the Profession of the Lawyer, with Michael Lynn SC providing an overview of recent CCBE statistics on threats to lawyers in the European context. All led by our expert Chair, Ms. Justice Siobhan Phelan. What can Bar Associations and our respective Human Rights Committees do? emerged as a key question; with a clear value being identified - for both the persecuted and the practice of law - in continuing to advocate for our brothers and sisters overseas, to collaborate with relevant civil society entities on common initiatives and to facilitate ongoing vigilance at home on what human rights means as a public good. 🔴 Members; the CPD will be shortly uploaded on our MyCPD platform 🔴 Stay updated for future Open Access Human Rights CPDs and conferences delivered by the Bar of Ireland by signing up to our Legal Edge Newsletter - Law Library | Newsletter Signup With thanks to Colm O'Dwyer SC, Chair of our Human Rights Committee, Gavin Rothwell BL and all those in attendance for their support and interest. Law Society of Ireland CRISTINA STAMATESCU Gary Lee Gary Daly

Bígí linn! Cumann Barra na Gaeilge: Ceardlann FGL 📍Áit: Áras Pobail Ráth Chairn - Ráth Chairn – Gaeltacht na Mí 🗓️Dáta: Dé Sathairn 8 Márta 2025 🕤 Am Tosaigh: 9:30 - 13.15 Clárú anseo: https://lnkd.in/eskZMDDw

Working in mediations, arbitrations or another form of alternative dispute resolution? The Bar of Ireland is running a survey seeking contributions from practitioners involved in ADR from both legal and industry backgrounds. The survey seeks insights into the trends, developments, challenges and sources of work within the sector. The survey results will be compiled into a free report on the state of ADR in Ireland in 2025, which will be valuable to both practitioners and businesses. ✏️ Have your say: https://lnkd.in/eVsgg9Qb

New podcast out now! Bar Fellowships and Volunteering Opportunities ▶️ In the first episode of the Voluntary Assistance Scheme (VAS) Podcast Series, Lewis Mooney BL and Seán Beatty BL join Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL and Dearbhla Shirt to discuss the various Bar Fellowships & Volunteering Opportunities available to barristers. From pro bono work to structured fellowship programs, they explore how members of the Bar can contribute their skills to support access to justice and make a real impact. https://lnkd.in/eR43Sary

After nearly five years on pause due to Covid-19, the Registrar of Companies has reignited its campaign for involuntary strike-offs. Companies failing to file with the CRO now face serious consequences, including dissolution, loss of limited liability, and potential director disqualification.   In our latest viewpoint, Brian Walker, Barrister, examines recent developments and why timely compliance is more critical than ever.   Read in full at: https://lnkd.in/gNgR-HYG

The Bar of Ireland and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties invites you to "Body-worn Cameras: Practice, Procedure and Policy Considerations". 📅 Tuesday, 11 March 🕓 4.30pm to 6.00pm 📍 Gaffney Room, Distillery Building (145-151 Church Street, Dublin 7) Speakers will explore An Garda Síochána’s code of practice on body-worn cameras, experiences in other jurisdictions and considerations for practitioners in this jurisdiction. The panel includes John Wadham, Associate at Doughty Street Chambers and Independent Expert on equality and human rights for the Council of Europe, the United Nations, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, and Chief Superintendent Derek Smart, Digital Services & Innovation, An Garda Síochána. To book your place, please RSVP at events@iccl.ie