Nicola Kiely
Partner, Comyn Kelleher Tobin
Discovery Recent Jurisprudence
This one-hour webinar brings together two leading experts to explore the latest developments and practical guidance on discovery in the Irish courts.
50.00
Online / On-demand
1 general CPD hour | eLearning
About this course
This on-demand webinar is designed for legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of discovery principles and recent case law. Recorded during our end-of-year CPD online conference, this co-presentation is supported by two comprehensive slide decks - available for download – and a Q&A segment where pressing questions from practitioners are addressed.
Delegates will gain practical insights into proportionality, necessity, confidentiality, and best practices in drafting discovery requests, as well as the evolving role of interrogatories and discovery in judicial review and procurement litigation.
Why choose this course
Gain practical insights and up-to-date case law to strengthen your discovery strategy.
Current Case Law: Explore key decisions including Lazvisax v Manders Terrace, Ryan v Dengrove DAC, Egan v Castlerea Co-op, and more.
Expert Analysis: Benefit from the combined expertise of a senior litigation partner and an experienced barrister.
Practical Guidance: Learn strategies for efficient discovery requests, proportionality considerations, and confidentiality rings.
Course syllabus
Key learning points
- Core principles of discovery: Understand the purpose of discovery in litigation, including its role in ensuring transparency and fairness in contested cases.
- Recent jurisprudence: Explore significant Irish case law developments shaping discovery practice, including tests for relevance, necessity, and proportionality.
- Best practice in drafting requests: Learn how to frame discovery categories effectively to avoid overly broad or vague requests and improve efficiency.
- Proportionality and confidentiality: Examine how courts balance the scope of discovery with proportionality considerations and address issues of confidentiality.
- Alternative mechanisms: Gain insight into the use of interrogatories and other procedural tools as alternatives or complements to discovery.
- Discovery in specialised contexts: Review how discovery operates in judicial review proceedings, statutory investigations, and procurement litigation, including the use of confidentiality rings.
- Privilege and public interest: Understand the principles governing privilege claims and public interest considerations in discovery applications.
