With the recent announcement that government is to table proposals for third-party funding of international arbitration, I look at the restrictions on litigation funding in Ireland and possible future developments.

Adjudication is becoming increasingly popular as a means of resolving construction payment disputes in Ireland. What is it and when is it appropriate as a dispute resolution mechanism?

At law school you learn the law, which is a tool and not a skill. Advocacy is a barrister's core skill, and it's an art that is often undervalued or ignored.