Office confab in Dublin for International Disputes Week 2025
Registration for the highly anticipated International Disputes Week 2025 (DIDW 2025) is now open. This five-day event, scheduled from October 19 to 23, 2025, will take place in Dublin, Ireland. With over 300 delegates expected from Ireland, the UK, the US, and other countries, DIDW 2025 promises to be a global gathering of legal professionals.
Organized by Ireland for Law, a government initiative promoting Irish law and legal services internationally, DIDW 2025 will offer a comprehensive programme of seminars, round tables, and social events. The event will be held at notable locations across Dublin, including the National Concert Hall, the Distillery at the Bar of Ireland, and the College Green Hotel.
High-Profile Speakers and Judicial Insights
The week will feature a keynote speech from a prominent legal figure in the field of international disputes. Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern will discuss the 1998 Good Friday Agreement's peace process and its relevance to contemporary international dispute resolution, in a conversation chaired by former RTÉ journalist Eileen Dunne.
A judicial panel chaired by High Court president Mr Justice David Barniville will focus on the importance of the rule of law and a robust legal system for business and economic development. The panel will feature Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell and Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.
Channel 4’s lead anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy will provide a global media and geopolitical perspective on legal developments during a special address at the gala dinner.
Thematic Discussions on International Disputes and Emerging Legal Challenges
The broad programme of seminars, round tables, and social events will cover topics such as global trends in insolvency and restructuring, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, international arbitration, cross-border restructuring from Irish and UK perspectives, and emerging challenges and innovations in global dispute resolution and legal practice.
Irish legal expertise will be showcased alongside international panellists during the week, providing attendees with valuable insights into the latest developments in the field of international disputes.
Networking Opportunities and Sponsorship
DIDW 2025 will provide attendees with networking opportunities with legal professionals from around the world. The event is scheduled to be a sponsor-supported event, with sponsorship opportunities still available for interested parties.
For more information about DIDW 2025, including registration, accommodation and travel arrangements, the program, confirmed international panellists, and the official hashtag (#DIDW2025), please visit the event's official website at [insert website link].
Join us in Dublin for a week of insightful discussions, networking, and learning at International Disputes Week 2025. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Delegates at the International Disputes Week 2025 in Dublin can expect to engage in comprehensive business discussions, as the event will cover topics such as global trends in insolvency and restructuring, ESG issues, international arbitration, and emerging challenges in global dispute resolution.
- Sponsorship opportunities are still available for interested parties at the International Disputes Week 2025, a sponsor-supported event offering significant finance opportunities to network with legal professionals from around the world.
