The ICEL Competition Law Conference 2026, organized by the Irish Centre for European Law in partnership with A&L Goodbody, is scheduled for March 4, 2026, at A&L Goodbody's offices in Dublin. This annual event convenes judges, practitioners, and regulators to discuss significant developments in Irish and EU competition law.
The conference will cover key topics such as the European Commission's current competition agenda, recent developments in the Court of Justice of the European Union, lessons from major cartel enforcement cases like the Bus Cartel case, the operation of the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022, dawn raids and enforcement powers, collective damages actions, and foreign direct investment screening. The program includes expert-led panel discussions and interactive roundtable sessions.
Notable speakers include Alan McCarthy (A&L Goodbody), Maureen O’Neill (ComReg, Chief Adjudicator), Pedro Caro de Sousa (Commission Legal Service), Bernadette Quigley SC (Bar of Ireland), Tony McGillicuddy SC (Bar of Ireland), and The Hon. Ms Justice Nuala Butler (Court of Appeal). The event offers networking opportunities and is relevant for solicitors, barristers, in-house counsel, economists, regulators, and professionals interested in competition and consumer protection law.
Attendees can earn 5 CPD points in the general/legal knowledge category. Tickets are available with discounts for ICEL members and students/trainees/pupils.
Speakers(26)
Alan McCarthy
Partner at A&L Goodbody
Alan McCarthy is a Partner at A&L Goodbody and served as the Conference Co-Chair for the ICEL Competition Law Conference 2026.
Alan Scarlett
Official at CCPC
Alan Scarlett is an official at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).
Anna-Marie Curran
Partner at A&L Goodbody
Anna-Marie Curran is a Partner at A&L Goodbody, specializing in competition law.
Barry Doherty SC
Senior Counsel at Bar of Ireland
Barry Doherty SC is a Senior Counsel at the Bar of Ireland, specializing in competition law.
Bernadette Quigley SC
Senior Counsel at Bar of Ireland
Bernadette Quigley SC is a Senior Counsel at the Bar of Ireland, specializing in competition law.
Brian Kennedy SC
Chief Adjudicator at CCPC
Brian Kennedy SC is the Chief Adjudicator at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and a Senior Counsel at the Bar of Ireland.
Catherine Derrig
Partner at McCann FitzGerald
Catherine Derrig is a Partner at McCann FitzGerald, focusing on competition law.
Ciarán Toland SC
Co-Chair at ICEL
Ciarán Toland SC is the Co-Chair of the Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL) and a Senior Counsel at the Bar of Ireland.
Damien Ryan
Partner at A&L Goodbody
Damien Ryan is a Partner at A&L Goodbody, specializing in competition law.
Dervla Broderick
Official at A&L Goodbody
Dervla Broderick is an official at A&L Goodbody, focusing on competition law.
Dr Vincent Power SC
Senior Counsel at A&L Goodbody
Dr Vincent Power SC is a Senior Counsel at A&L Goodbody, specializing in competition law.
Emily Neill BL
Barrister at Bar Library of Northern Ireland; Bar of Ireland; Blackstone Chambers
Emily Neill BL is a barrister affiliated with the Bar Library of Northern Ireland, the Bar of Ireland, and Blackstone Chambers.
Jessica Egan
Official at CCPC
Jessica Egan is an official at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).
John Meade SC
Senior Counsel at John Meade Solicitors
John Meade SC is a Senior Counsel at John Meade Solicitors, focusing on competition law.
Kate Egan BL
Barrister at Bar of Ireland
Kate Egan BL is a barrister at the Bar of Ireland, focusing on competition law.
Kate McKenna
Partner at Matheson
Kate McKenna is a Partner at Matheson, specializing in competition law.
Maureen O’Neill
Chief Adjudicator at ComReg
Maureen O’Neill is the Chief Adjudicator at ComReg and also leads MON Legal Consulting.
Pedro Caro de Sousa
Legal Service Member at European Commission
Pedro Caro de Sousa is a member of the European Commission's Legal Service, focusing on competition law.
Professor Imelda Maher
Professor of Law at Sutherland School of Law, UCD
Professor Imelda Maher is a Professor of Law at the Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin.
Professor Orla Lynskey
Professor of Law at UCL Laws
Professor Orla Lynskey is a Professor of Law at UCL Laws, specializing in data protection and competition law.
Ronan Dunne
Partner at Philip Lee
Ronan Dunne is a Partner at Philip Lee, focusing on competition law.
Seán Guerin SC
Chair at Bar Council; Bar of Ireland
Seán Guerin SC is the Chair of the Bar Council and a Senior Counsel at the Bar of Ireland.
Stephen Abram
Official at Competition and Markets Authority
Stephen Abram is an official at the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.
The Hon. Ms Justice Nuala Butler
Judge at Court of Appeal
The Hon. Ms Justice Nuala Butler serves as a Judge at the Court of Appeal.
The Hon. Sir Peter Roth
Chair and Former President at Competition Appeal Tribunal
The Hon. Sir Peter Roth is the Chair and Former President of the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Tony McGillicuddy SC
Senior Counsel at Bar of Ireland
Tony McGillicuddy SC is a Senior Counsel at the Bar of Ireland with expertise in competition law.
Event Details
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Location
- 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
- A&L Goodbody, 25 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 D01 H104
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Solicitors, barristers, in-house counsel, economists, regulators, and professionals interested in competition and consumer protection law.
- CLE Credits
- 5 CPD points in the general/legal knowledge category