Ireland for Law is pleased to announce that the 2025 Business Mission to New York City will take place from Tuesday, 9th - Thursday, 11th September.
As part of the mission, we will deliver six networking events across Manhattan. The full agenda for the events is detailed below.
The mission is a fantastic opportunity for Irish members of the delegation to network and use the opportunity to conduct business in New York.
To register your interest in attending the events, please refer to the schedule below.
IFL NYC 2025 Business Mission Schedule
TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
Location: Cardozo School of Law, 55 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Discussion Theme: Dispute Resolution - Why Ireland Works for International Business Law
Welcome: Andrea Kupfer Schneider, Professor of Law, Cardozo School of Law
Opening Address: Niall Collins TD, Irish Minister of State for Justice
Moderator: Peggy O’Rourke, SC, The Bar of Ireland
Panel:
WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
Location: Clark Hill, 1180 6th Ave 19th Floor, Suite 1910, New York, NY 10036
Time: 8:30 am- 11:30 am
Discussion Theme: Dispute Resolution - Cross-Border Dispute Resolution and Jurisdictional Confidence: Ireland as a Trusted Legal Partner for US Business
Opening Address: Niall Collins TD, Irish Minister of State for Justice
Moderator: Paul McGarry SC
Panel:
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Hon. Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court of Ireland.
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Justice Joel M. Cohen, Commercial Division, New York State Unified Court System
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Kirby Tarrant, Partner, Clark Hill
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Nicola Curry, Head of Legal, BNP Paribas Ireland, Member of In House (Corporate Counsel) Committee, The Law Society of Ireland.
This event is invitation-only with limited places. Please click the button below to register your interest.
Please note that this will not guarantee admittance
WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
Location: Norton Rose Fulbright, 1301 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Welcome Remarks: Kevin O’Gorman, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Panel:
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The Hon. Mr Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court, Ireland
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Diana Didia, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, AAA-ICDR, New York
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Felicia J. Boyd, Head of Brands, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
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Michael Nolan, Independent Arbitrator at Arbitration Chambers, New York
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
Location: Location in Manhattan TBC
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Discussion Theme: Ireland’s Commercial Court: Why it works for US Business
Opening Address: Niall Collins TD, Irish Minister of State for Justice
Moderator: Angela Brennan. Partner, Matheson
Panel:
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Hon. Justice David Barniville, President, High Court of Ireland
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Torsten Kracht, Partner, Huntons
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Paul McGarry SC, The Bar of Ireland
This event is in partnership with the New York State Bar Association
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
Location: Bank of Ireland Hub, 2 Grand Central Tower, 140 E 45th Street, 41st Floor
New York, NY 10017
Time: 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Discussion Theme: Corporate Restructuring And Insolvency: The Case For US/Ireland Co-Operation
Opening Address: Niall Collins TD, Irish Minister of State for Justice
Moderator: Zara West, Pinsent Masons
Panel:
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Hon. Justice David Barniville, President, High Court of Ireland
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Susan Block-Lieb, Professor of Law; Fordham University School of Law
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Peggy O’Rourke SC, The Bar of Ireland
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Kathlene Burke, Maples
This event is in partnership with the New York Chapter of the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation - www.iwirc.com
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
Location: Irish Consulate, 200 Park Ave floor 17, New York, NY 10166
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Discussion Theme: Governing Law & Jurisdiction: Why Ireland?
Speakers will include:
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Niall Collins TD, Irish Minister of State for Justice
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Gerald Angley, Consul General of Ireland
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Hon. Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court of Ireland
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Nicola Curry, BNP Paribas
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Mark Garrett, Director General, Law Society of Ireland
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Dr Siofra O’Leary, NYU, former President European Court of Human Rights
