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Annual Review of Employment Law 2026
Thursday, 26 November 2026
09:00 - 16:30 ( 7 hours 30 mins )
Hybrid
Ireland’s leading employment law conference for HR professionals. Get clear, expert guidance on the latest legal developments, hear from trusted speakers including Jennifer Cashman, RDJ LLP and Bláthnaid Evans, Phillip Lee LLP, and leave fully prepared for the changes ahead.

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In Person Early bird
€645.00
Virtual Early bird
€545.00
Looking for Charity or Small Business rates? View all pricing options
Annual R Eview of Employemnt Law in Ireland
Event details
About the event
One day. Clear insight. Confident decisions for the year ahead.
Full Day Conference Duration
26th November 9:00am - 4:30pm
Hybrid Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin or Online
€645.00 Early bird ends 24th September 2026 at 5:00pm. Standard rate: €695.00 Charity and Small Business rate also available
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Overview

Ireland’s leading employment law conference for HR professionals. 

Join hundreds of HR professionals at our annual conference as we provide you with clear, expert guidance on the latest legal developments in the Irish workplace. Hear from trusted speakers, including Jennifer Cashman, Partner and Head of Employment Group at RDJ LLP and Bláthnaid Evans, Employment Partner at Philip Lee LLP, and leave fully prepared for the changes ahead.

Attend in person at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin or live online!

What you get

  • A complete update on employment law and HR developments in Ireland, all in one day
  • Diverse sessions across a twin-track programme, so you can prioritise what matters most
  • Practical, jargon-free guidance from leading employment law and HR experts
  • Full access to session recordings, slides, and notes after the event
  • A comprehensive digital delegate pack to support ongoing learning
  • Opportunities to connect with HR and legal professionals across Ireland

Why this conference matters

Employment law in Ireland is constantly evolving, and even small changes can affect how you manage people and make decisions.

The challenge is knowing what matters and what action to take.

The Annual Review brings together the key developments from the past year and explains them clearly, with a focus on real workplace impact, delivered by trusted experts, including Jennifer Cashman, Bláthnaid Evans, and other leading voices.

You will leave with a better understanding of what has changed and the confidence to respond appropriately in your role.

Who this event is for

  • HR professionals at all levels
  • Business owners and senior leaders
  • In-house legal teams
  • Anyone responsible for managing people or advising on employment issues

What past attendees say

"Always an excellent event, with excellent speakers, well informed and great communication skills. Great choice of topics covered on the day!"
Margaret Davern, HR Partner, The National Gallery of Ireland

"Really good range of speakers, and I liked the opportunity to choose between different sessions."
Liz Moylan, Performance and Development Manager, Dublin Bus

Secure your place today

Join Ireland’s leading employment law conference and make sure you are fully prepared for the year ahead. This event sells out each year, with limited in-person places and early bird rates available.

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Testimonials

Feedback that speaks volumes...

Here's what previous attendees of the Annual Review of Employment Law have to say:

"Always an excellent event, with excellent speakers, well informed and great communication skills. Great choice of topics covered on the day!"
Margaret Davern HR Partner, The National Gallery of Ireland
"The best event I've ever been to! Very informative sessions."
Agata Bizuk HR Advisor, The Salvation Army
"Excellent speakers, relevant content, online offering was seamless. The variety and pace of each presentation [was great]. Not a minute was wasted."
Fiona Monahan Head of HR, Bloomfield Hospital
"The hybrid event worked super well and the quality and content of the speakers was extremely relevant and interesting."
Conor Coppinger HR Executive, The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
"Really good range of speakers, and I liked the opportunity to choose between different sessions."
Liz Moylan Performance and Development Manager, Dublin Bus
"The employment law update with Jennifer Cashman: this is the highlight for me every year."
Deirdre Herlihy HR Manager, Kerry Parents & Friends Association
"Easily accessible, with varied presenters and topics, all very relevant, and each session was timed very well, not too long."
Martina Raftery Employee Assistance Officer, Civil Service Employee Assistance Service
"Very informative and to the point. Slides and speaker notes are great to have."
Jacki Conway Chief Operating Officer, Fermat Point t/a Everlake
Presenters
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Jennifer Cashman Partner and Head of Employment Group, RDJ LLP
Jennifer Cashman Partner and Head of Employment Group, RDJ LLP
Jennifer cashman 2022

Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."

Bláthnaid Evans Partner, Philip Lee LLP
Bláthnaid Evans Partner, Philip Lee LLP
Blathnaid Evans 2026

Bláthnaid Evans is a partner at Philip Lee LLP. She advises on all contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. She has extensive experience across all areas of employment law, having trained in an employee firm and later worked in a top five law firm.

Her practice includes advising on and preparing employment documentation, from employment contracts and handbooks to outsourcing agreements, employment warranties and indemnities and all other ancillary employment related documentation. She regularly advises on employment aspects of commercial transactions, including TUPE and outsourcing arrangements.

Bláthnaid also advises employers on disputes, including grievances, investigations, disciplinary processes, harassment / sexual harassment and protected disclosures. She also regularly attends before all employment law forums, advising clients in employment related disputes.

She also provides advice on health and safety matters, workplace investigations and employment permit applications.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing...

Keeping up with fast-changing employment law can mean hours of research, costly briefings, or expensive external advice. That’s why so many HR professionals choose our Annual Review: one focused day of expert-led insights, covering everything that matters, at a fraction of the cost.

Booking is simple. Select how you would like to attend, follow the checkout process, and choose to pay by card or request an invoice at the payment page.

Discount available for group bookings of 5+. Contact louise@legal-island.com to enquire.

In Person
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€645.00 Standard Rate: €695.00 Early bird ends 24th September 2026 at 5:00pm
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€545.00 Standard Rate: €595.00 Early bird ends 24th September 2026 at 5:00pm
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More Charity & Small Business pricing
In Person Standard Rate: €595.00 Early Bird: €545.00 (Ends 24th September 2026 at 5:00pm)
More Charity & Small Business pricing
Online Standard Rate: €495.00 Early Bird: €445.00 (Ends 24th September 2026 at 5:00pm)