Governing Law and Jurisdiction - Why Ireland?

In May, Ireland for Law launched a new initiative, Governing Law and Jurisdiction – Why Ireland?, in the President’s Hall of the Law Society of Ireland, with special guest Jim O’Callaghan TD, Minister for Justice.

The launch saw the unveiling of a new fact sheet (which can be downloaded here) developed for General Counsel of both Irish companies and international firms with a presence in Ireland, and solicitors and barristers practicing in Ireland, to provide a clear case about the Irish legal system and the advantages of choosing to do business in Ireland.

Ireland for Law would like to thank all moderators and expert panelists, as well as extending a special thanks to Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan TD, for his attendance and opening remarks.

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Speaking at the launch, Mark Garrett, Director General of Law Society of Ireland, said: “Ireland’s robust legal system and commitment to modernisation make it a very attractive option for both domestic and international contracts. The choice of legal jurisdiction is a key decision that in-house lawyers have a significant influence over, and choosing the right one is vital to the best interests of the business. Irish law offers legal certainty, efficiency and expertise, as well as a competitive cost structure which provides peace of mind for businesses in a time of such global uncertainty.”

Paul McGarry SC said: “The calibre of speakers at today’s event is an indication of the significant expertise that the Irish legal community has to offer for international business. Ireland has a wealth of expertise and experience in dispute resolution across firms and in-house legal teams, world-leading advocates at the Bar with experience in complex litigation and a hugely respected courts system.”

Tara Doyle, a partner at Matheson and member of the Ireland for Law Implementation Group which developed the new ‘Governing Law and Jurisdiction - Why Ireland?’ fact sheet, added: “Ireland for Law is creating a platform for Irish legal services globally and this fact sheet equips in-house counsel and lawyers with the clear business case they need to inform key decisions. At a time of so much global uncertainty, businesses need to have confidence in the legal system and the legal expertise managing their contracts and Ireland can offer both.”

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Join an Ireland for Law Expert Panel

Also at the event, Ireland for Law called for attendees to join their expert panels – learn more and register your interest here.

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Ireland for Law thanks everyone involved in our 'Governing Law and Jurisdiction, Why Ireland?' initiative, in particular Maria Edgeworth and Rachel Devlin from Ogier Ireland, the Hon. Mr Justice Liam Kennedy, and In-house & Public Sector Committee of the Law Society members Nicola Curry, Ronan Lennon, Margaret Maguire, and Áine McCarthy.

We also extend our thanks to Ireland for Law Oversight Committee members Tara Doyle, Matheson LLP, Paul McGarry SC, Mark Garrett, Law Society of Ireland, and Ciara Murphy, the Bar of Ireland.