Nature Restoration Law: PELGBA & the Law Society Environmental and Planning Law Committee
Date: Tuesday, 8th October
Start Time: 4.30pm to 6pm
Location: Gaffney Room & Online
Stephen Dodd SC, Chair of PELGBA will open the event.
Speakers:
Rachel Minch SC, Philip Lee LLP
David Fenner, NPWS (International & EU Affairs Directorate) and DHLGH
The Planning, Environmental and Local Government Bar Association (PELGBA) and the Law Society Environmental and Planning Law Committee are delighted to invite you to a joint CPD event which seeks to bring together barristers and solicitors working the areas of planning and environmental law. The event will cover topics including:
1. An Introduction to the EU Nature Restoration Law
2. How the Nature Restoration Law is implemented in practice
3. An update on the emerging legal issues on biodiversity.
There will also be the opportunity to mingle with colleagues from across the legal profession at the drinks reception held in the Sheds bar after the event.
After this event it is hoped the attendee will;
* Gain an understanding, or broaden knowledge, on the new EU Nature Restoration Law
* Learn how the EU Nature Restoration Law is being implemented in practice
* Get an update on emerging legal issues on issues of biodiversity.
We hope the event will be an interesting and informative one for all of those who work
in the area of planning law in Ireland.
This event is open to all
There are 1.5 CPD points available for this event.
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 Planning, Environmental, and Local Government Bar Association of Ireland (PELGBA) is a specialist association for practising Barristers who practice in or have an interest in Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law in Ireland.
PELGBA was launched in July 2018 in an event attended by The Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice of Ireland and the Attorney General, Mr. Seamus Wolfe SC, and also Mr. Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government.
PELGBA seeks to advance the state of knowledge of the law in the areas of Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law and act as a forum for practising in this area. PELGBA aims to provide specialist education to its members through legal updates, morning and after court seminars, and an annual conference on topics related to Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law.
To date, PELGBA has held seminars on topics such as planning enforcement, mediation, housing law, as well as regular updates on developments in at domestic and EU case law and a conference on strategic housing.
PELGBA also promotes the Bar as a specialist provider of advocacy and legal advice in the area of Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law. In this role, it liaises with The Council of The Bar of Ireland and other relevant parties on issues of interest to its members.
For more information, go to www.pelgba.ie