Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
The Ministerial Order providing for the commencement of the Mediation Act 2017 has been
signed. From 1 January 2018, solicitors, including in-house solicitors, will have to advise their
clients to consider mediation...
The Ministerial Order providing for the commencement of the
Mediation Act 2017 has been signed. From 1 January 2018,
solicitors, including in-house solicitors, will have to advise
their clients to consider mediation as a form of dispute resolution
and make a statutory declaration confirming they have done so.
(Read our previous briefing on the Act
here)
Here is a checklist for in-house counsel who may have to advise
their client organisation on a dispute/potential dispute.
This article contains a general summary of developments and
is not a complete or definitive statement of the law. Specific
legal advice should be obtained where appropriate.