Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

Roger Murray SC, Partner, Head of Medical Negligence, Callan Tansey Solicitors

Case Management of Complex Litigation

Speaker: Wafa Memon, Barrister at Law, The Law Library

• Best practices for managing complex litigation cases efficiently
• Techniques to simplify case management in multifaceted claims
• Developing structured processes for handling large-scale litigation
• Enhancing communication and collaboration among legal teams
• Utilizing technology to improve complex claims management

Costs and Cost Protection

Speaker: Ryan Fitzgerald, Solicitor, DFG Legal Costs Accountants

• Costs orders- winner takes it all?
• Tenders and payments into court- qualified party and timings
• Solicitor client protection- S150 information and client updates

Mediations, Litigation Preparation and Discovery

Speaker: Carla Fusciardi Wallace BL, The Law Library

• Document retention and disclosure obligations under Irish rules of discovery
• Managing privilege, relevance, and proportionality in document exchange
• Common procedural mistakes in litigation prep and how to avoid delays or sanctions
• Practical steps for preparing a defensible casefile
• The role of solicitors and barristers in mediation vs litigation – who leads and when
• Handling digital evidence and complying with court rules

The Role of the Expert Witness: Standards, Strategy & Scrutiny

Speaker: Dara Twomey BL, The Law Library

• Understanding the obligation to the court over the instructing party
• Selecting the right expert – qualifications, independence, and relevance to the dispute
• Preparing expert reports – clarity, methodology, and aligning with court requirements
• Challenges to admissibility – recent case law on bias, scope, and competency
• Giving effective oral evidence – preparation for cross-examination and maintaining credibility
• Pitfalls to avoid – common errors that undermine expert evidence in Irish proceedings

CCTV Evidence in Personal Injury Claims: Admissibility, Access & Impact

• Legal basis for requesting CCTV footage – data protection rights vs litigation disclosure
• Timing and procedure– when and how to seek footage under discovery rules or DSARs
• Admissibility in court – criteria under Irish evidence law for CCTV to be used at trial
• Surveillance footage and claimant credibility – when CCTV supports or undermines a case
• Limitations and common disputes – partial footage, poor quality, or selective disclosure
• Key case law – recent Irish decisions shaping how CCTV is handled in injury litigation

Fraudulent Claims in Irish Law: Dismissal Powers, Criminal Sanctions & Strategic Defence

Speaker: Sinead Murphy, BL, The Law Library

• Statutory framework under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004
• Section 26 dismissals
• Material non-disclosure vs exaggeration
• Legal tests and evidentiary standards
• Criminal liability and perjury risk
• Defending a suspected fraudulent claim strategic considerations for insurers and solicitors
• Balancing fraud prevention with fair access to justice – ensuring legitimate claims aren’t unduly penalised

Recent Case Law Updates

Speaker: Brian Gill, Partner, Head of Commercial Litigation, Callan Tansey Solicitors