Role of the Committee

The 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.

Members & Secretary

Chair: Liam Guidera

Vice-Chair: Helen Kilroy

Members

• Michael Carrigan
• Eamonn Conlon SC
• Joan Doran
• Larry Fenelon SC
• Duncan Grehan
• Kevin Harnett
• Deirdre Hennessy
• Bill Holohan SC
• Yvonne Joyce
• Graham Kenny
• Karen Killoran
• James Kinch
• Rebecca McKittrick
• Brian McMullin
• Hilary O’Connor
• Julie Sadlier
• Hannah Shaw
• Keith Walsh SC

Secretary: David Irwin

Current issues

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. 

Contact Us

Please email any queries to the Committee Secretary, David Irwin.