Stars come out for business-law conference
Dr Tom Courtney will lead a stellar line-up at the Business Law Committee Conference in the Law Society on 11 November (2pm to 5.15pm).
Dr Courtney is the author of The Law of Companies, the fifth edition of which will be published in January 2027.
He will present an update on recent cases of importance in company law (From Salomon to Globoforce) and will be followed by Dr David McFadden (chief legal advisor to the Registrar of Companies) who will address key priorities, challenges, and future developments at the Companies Registration Office.
FDI rules
The committee will also welcome Alexandra Koutoglidou (head of unit, European Commission, DG Trade) and Anne Barrett (Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment) who will explore FDI (foreign direct investment) rules and changes to Ireland’s third-country screening legislation with committee chair Philip Andrews SC.
Mark Browne (partner Clerkin Lynch) will also illuminate the EU's Savings and Investments Union.
The conference will finish with a panel discussion on the impact of EU law and doing business in Ireland in a time of change, led by Eleanor Daly (Meta) with Dr Tom Courtney, Dr David McFadden, and Justin McKenna (consultant, Mason Hayes & Curran).
The Business Law Committee describes the event as "a unique opportunity for the audience to discuss and debate with the top experts and thought leaders in the field".
More details and information on booking is available on the Law Society website.
Three general CPD hours are available from attendance.