Rachel Lafferty, BCL, LLM Public Law

Senior Associate, DAC Beachcroft

Rachel is a Senior Associate in DAC Beachcroft, Dublin.

Rachel specialises in the defence of complex, high-value, professional indemnity claims, and defends contractors, architects, engineers, solicitors, valuers and surveyors in the High Court and Commercial Court.

Rachel has a particular interest in construction disputes, and holds a Construction Law Diploma from the Law Society of Ireland.

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Ireland—Security for costs

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers security for costs under the Rules of the Superior Courts and the Companies Act 2014 (Ireland). It explains what an order for security for costs is, the court’s jurisdiction for making an order for security for costs and who an application for security for costs may be brought against. There is also guidance on security for costs in appeals, the practice and procedure in bringing an application for security for costs and the sufficiency and form of security.

Ireland - Dispute Resolution