European Law Conference in Brussels | EUBA, Ireland for Law & ICEL Sponsored by Communicating Europe
Date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Location: Irish Embassy, Brussels
Time: 3pm
EUBA, Ireland for Law and Irish Centre for European Law are delighted to announce their conference taking place in Brussels with Sponsorship from Communicating Europe
Key Note Address
Dr Síofra O'Leary - Oversight of common values and Article 2 TEU: Mind the gaps
Panel 1 - Global Trade at a Time of Tension
This panel will address a range of international trade issues from the most recent new form trade agreements (CETA, Mercosur etc), to tariffs, to sanctions.
Chaired by:
Judge Suzanne Kingston, General Court of the European Union
Speakers:
Francis Kieran SC
Josephine Norris, Commission Legal Service
David O'Sullivan, EU Sanctions Envoy
Panel 2 - Regulating Big Tech
This panel will involve a moderated discussion on current issues in GDPR.
Chaired by:
Judge Eugene Regan, Court of Justice of the European Union
Speakers:
Niamh Sweeney, Commissioner for Data Protection
Linsey McCallum, European Commission
David Fennelly SC
Emily Egan-McGrath SC
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
The EU Bar Association is a specialist bar association for Irish barristers who practise in the area of EU Law. It was established in December 2016 with the purpose of providing a forum for barristers who practise or possess expertise in the area of EU law or who would wish to develop such practice or expertise.
The EUBA provides specialist education to its members through seminars, conferences and morning briefing sessions which seek to keep members up to date on developments in a complex and fast moving area of EU law.
The EUBA promotes the Bar as a specialist provider of advocacy and legal advice in this area.