Solicitors gather for two-day legal conference in Donegal

Around 100 solicitors are attending the annual conference in Donegal, which was organised by Law Society Skillnet, the Donegal Bar Association and the Inishowen Bar Association.

Margaret Mulrine, president of the Donegal Bar Association, said: “Local solicitors are on the frontline of many of life’s big moments. We are routinely advising and representing our clients on major decisions that need to be made in business, during challenging probate matters, or when buying or selling a home or farm.

“While our professional advice and experience is sought, it is crucial that as a profession we have a high standard of knowledge and are able to tap into the expertise of our peers.”

Geraldine Conaghan, president of the Inishowen Bar Association, said: “Just consider the emerging areas of law like data protection – this issue was rarely discussed even up to a few years ago. That’s where this conference is so crucial to the local profession and our local clients.”

The conference programme includes sessions on topics ranging from representing elderly clients, to family law and conveyancing.

Ms Conagthan said: “These are critically important to the communities we serve in Donegal and the north-west of Ireland.”