PRDBA & Addleshaw Goddard Joint Event - Regulatory Update
Date: Wednesday 6th May, 2026
Location: Fitzwilliam 28, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KF20
The Professional, Regulatory and Disciplinary Bar Association (PRDBA) and Addleshaw Goddard are delighted to co-host a panel event covering topical issues in professional regulatory inquiries, disciplinary proceedings and litigation.
This seminar will offer practical, up-to-date insights into professional disciplinary and complaints processes, examining key challenges in relation to the role of complainants in preliminary investigations, evidential issues, complex medical and confidentiality concerns, amongst other issues.
5.30pm Registration and Networking
6.00pm Panel Discussion
Chaired by:
The Hon. Mr. Justice Brian Creegan, Judge of the High Court
Speakers:
Stephen McLoughlin, Head of Regulatory Law Group, Addleshaw Goddard Role of Complainant in PPC Process
Dr James Meighan, Managing Associate, Regulatory & Dispute Resolution Proving Matters before an Inquiry, Where These Matters Have Already Been Proven In Other Fora or Process (section 57(2A) of the 2007 Act)
Caoimhe Daly BL Relevant Medical Disability, Confidentiality and Obstruction of Justice
Kevin Kelly BL The Need to Adequately Particularise Allegations / Degree of Specificity Required in a Notice of Inquiry
1 CPD Point will be awarded
Please note this is an in-person only 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.
Tickets
Additional Information
The PRDBA is a specialist bar association for Irish barristers who practice before professional regulatory tribunals (such as the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and the Fitness to Practise Committee of the Medical Council) and who are interested in professional regulatory and disciplinary law. It was established on the 20th February 2014 and now has over 100 members drawn from The Bar of Ireland. The PRDBA provides specialist education to its members through legal updates and morning seminars and acts as a forum for practising barristers involved in professional regulatory law. It also promotes the Bar as a specialist provider of advocacy and legal advice in this area. The association holds an annual conference, attendance at which is open to PRDBA members, members of The Bar of Ireland and all other interested persons. For more information, please go to www.prdba.ie