Ireland—Dispute Resolution ‘how to’ guides

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This Overview steers practitioners to Ireland - Dispute Resolution ‘how to’ resources, linking to guidance across the litigation lifecycle. It situates tasks within the Irish courts framework.

Core materials explain how to commence and serve proceedings in the District, Circuit and High Courts, address jurisdiction and service abroad under the Brussels I Recast Regulation and the Hague Service Convention, and navigate entry to the Commercial List. Guidance covers interim relief (interlocutory injunctions and freezing orders), defences, pleadings and case management, disclosure and inspection, expert evidence, witness preparation, trial conduct and post - judgment steps. Costs and funding content reflects the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 (including section 150 notices) and the current Order 99 regime on costs, together with measurement/taxation practice.

Settlement and alternatives to litigation are treated in depth: the Mediation Act 2017 (obligations on solicitors and potential costs consequences), the Arbitration Act 2010 (Model Law, court support and enforcement under the New York Convention) and the Personal Injuries Assessment Board process under the 2003 Act as amended. Enforcement tools include recognition of EU judgments under Brussels I Recast, common law enforcement of non - EU judgments,...

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