Corporate & Insolvency Bar Association (CIBA) Annual Conference 2026
The Corporate and Insolvency Bar Association is pleased to announce its Annual Conference 2026.
Date: Friday 17th April 2026
Venue: DDRC, Distillery Building, 145-151 Church Street, D07 WDX8
Conference timing: 2pm - 5.30pm
CPD Points: 3.5
Conference Schedule
1.15pm | Registration and light lunch
2.00pm | Welcome by John Kennedy SC, Chair of CIBA
2.05pm | Opening speech by Rossa Fanning SC, Attorney General
2.20pm | Panel discussion – “Avoiding pitfalls in corporate litigation”:
- Shelley Horan SC (chair)
- Eoin McCullough SC
- Stephen Brady BL
- Kieran Wallace, Interpath
3.00pm | Lecture – “Equitable remedies in an insolvency context”:
- Caren Geoghegan SC
- Katie Nagle BL
3.40pm | Tea and Coffee break
4.00pm | Panel discussion – “Issues in cross-border liquidations”:
- John Lavelle BL (chair)
- Kelley Smith SC
- Keith Farry BL
- John Donald, Arthur Cox
4.40pm | Fireside chat: Ms Justice Costello, President of the Court of Appeal in conversation with Mr Justice Michael Quinn
5.20pm | Closing of conference by John Kennedy SC
5.30pm | Networking: drinks reception and canapes
Accessibility Requirements: At the Bar of Ireland we wish for our events to be as welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all. Please provide us if comfortable with any accessibility related considerations so that we can endeavour to ensure a barrier free experience during the event. Email events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss your needs.
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Additional Information
Established in February 2022, the Corporate & Insolvency Bar Association is focused on promoting the expertise of members in the area of corporate and insolvency law. The association are keen to provide a forum for practitioners, run regular CPD and events and to engage with bodies working in this area. For more information, please visit www.corporateandinsolvency.ie