Ireland: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

As Irish football transfer values rise, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has tightened the rules for football agents operating in Ireland. Clubs, agents, players and their families now need to understand licensing, FAI registration, professional indemnity insurance, representation agreements and the uncertain status of FIFA agent fee caps. This guide explains the core rules and the transfer risk points that clubs, agents and players should review.

In January 2026, the High Court delivered judgment in Higgins v Coleman and Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland on the issue of costs and considered the consequences of advancing...

On 6 January 2026, the Minister for Justice published the General Scheme of a Civil Reform Bill 2025 (General Scheme), which, if enacted, will deliver significant, wide-ranging reforms of Ireland's civil justice system.