Alternative Dispute Resolution

Role of the Committee

Eamonn-Conlon.jpgThe Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee has as its members, solicitors experienced in arbitration, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution who have an understanding of the needs of parties to arbitration and mediation, and the needs of their legal advisor. The objectives of the Committee are threefold:

  1. To promote arbitration, mediation, and other alternative methods of resolving disputes (other than litigation).
  2. To assist members of the profession in relation to arbitration, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution.
  3. To monitor the operation of arbitration and mediation law and practice, and make appropriate input to its development.

Chair: Eamonn Conlon SC

Vice-Chair: Liam Guidera

Members

  • Michael Carrigan

  • Joan Doran

  • Kevin Harnett

  • Deirdre Hennessy

  • Bill Holohan SC

  • Alison Kelleher

  • Karen Killoran

  • Helen Kilroy

  • James Kinch

  • Martin Lawlor

  • Brian McMullin

  • Hannah Shaw

  • Keith Walsh SC

Secretary: John Lunney


Current issues on the Committee's agenda include:

  1. Management of the Law Society's Panel of Arbitrators and Find a Mediator service.
  2. Promotion of mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution to the profession.
  3. Providing information to the profession on developments in alternative dispute resolution, including notes on key judgments. 

Please email any queries to the Committee Secretary, John Lunney.