An Irish Commercial Court judgment has highlighted the critical role of mediation in resolving disputes, saving time and money for the parties involved. In the case of V Media Doo & Anor v Techads Media Limited [2025] IEHC 430 , Justice Michael Twomey emphasised that mediation provides a crucial “reality […]
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Dr Róisín O’Shea BL, Partner Arc Mediation and Chair of the IPMO Are mediated settlements legally binding? “Absolutely” says Michael Peart, former judge at the Court of Appeal and now mediator. In his Linkedin post of September 16th 2024 Michael goes on to say: “Once both parties have agreed the […]
Are Mediated Settlements Legally Binding?
Employee disputes, marriage break-down, farm family disputes and contract disputes continued to happen throughout these difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective early dispute resolution is key to addressing these conflicts and the ARC Mediation team responded to the needs of clients and those who find themselves in conflict […]
Online Mediation, a real alternative for dispute resolution
By Dr Roisin O’Shea BL On the 28th of March the Minister for Justice Simon Harris published draft legislation to reform Ireland’s existing defamation laws. Proposals set out in a Review of the Defamation Act 2009, published last year, recommended an end to juries in defamation cases; easier access to […]
Defamation (Amendment) Bill and Mediation
Dr Róisín O’Shea, Partner in Arc Mediation and Chair of the Irish Professional Mediators’ Organisation welcomes the publishing of the Report by the Minister today. Dr O’Shea was a member of the Child Maintenance Group who examined ways in which parents and their children could be better served by diverting […]
Minister Publishes Report of Child Maintenance Review Group
Arc Partner Dr Róisín O’Shea is delighted to be invited as a guest presenter and panelist on September 23rd 2022 at the Virtual Peacemaking Colloquium 2022. The panel, ‘International Peacemakers’ will be presenting their views on the international context of peace-making and mediation. Fellow panel members are: Judge Timothy Connors […]