“Inside every problem is a solution trying to come out”
We will promptly supply a Mediation Appointment Agreement and fix a date for the mediation to take place at a suitable venue within fourteen days of the signed Mediation Appointment Agreement being returned and the mediator’s fees being paid. We will select, in consultation with you, a suitable venue in a professional setting at a time and place that is suitable to both sides.
Michael O’Connor
Senior Counsel & Accredited Mediator.
Arbitrator and Member of Arbitration Ireland & The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in Ireland.
Current Chairperson of the Arbitration & ADR Committee of the Bar of Ireland.
Happy to share that I have been accepted on the Panel of Arbitrators for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) / American Arbitration Associaton having completed the necessary training in Dublin recently. Looking forward to working with this prestigious and global organisation.
Happy to support my hard working and wonderful colleague and friend, Denise Waldron BL, for the Bar Council elections 2026. Pictured here also at a Western Circuit night out in Clifden are Grainne Quinn BL and the lovely Catherine Walsh BL (R.I.P). These three used to kill me in Court and then we would forget it again and enjoy a night out – one of the lovely traits of the Bar and sadly a feature under steady erosion as time goes by.
A proud day yesterday for Presentation College Headford when one of its past pupils Andrew Reddington was elected Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council. Meanwhile outgoing Leas Cathaoirleach (and former Cathaoirleach) Mary Hoade and Cllr James Charity both also past pupils paid tribute to Andrew and PCH on a special day for him, his wife and family especially his parents who were in the Chamber. Sometimes we only hear the negatives but listening to them yesterday mentioning their school days in PCH made me reflect on my days in PCH and on the gift the Presentation Order and the wonderful John Bonner and all the teachers gave us in the fine free for everyone school that was and is PCH. Also among other former PCH students present was Maria Walsh MEP as well as many other leaders in business, industry and the professions. It’s worth recalling too that the nuns gave access to the land for Moyne Villa Soccer and Corrib Rugby as well as a girls GAA Pitch that was badly needed.
A farmer from Co. Galway, Michael Knightly, has been granted High Court permission to challenge Galway County Council’s decision to zone his land as liable
The Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo is far more than a museum; it is a living testament to humanity’s ability to choose dialogue over division.
Important High Court Judgement on the availability of Injunctive Relief where Receivers fail to give a full and detailed account of Rents and Sales Proceeds.
