Directors Personal Liability in Irish Companies - Recent Developments & Best Practice

Introduction

This practical session offers a comprehensive update on the evolving landscape of directors' duties and liabilities under Irish company law.

With increasing scrutiny on directors' conduct, it is vital that they understand not only their statutory responsibilities but also the growing risks of personal exposure - both civil and criminal - for breaches and offences committed by the company.

The session is particularly relevant for corporate and commercial law practitioners who advise directors and senior officers. It will examine the legal mechanisms through which directors may be held personally liable and provide guidance on best practice to mitigate those risks.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Imposing personal liability on company directors
• Lifting the corporate veil in the event of fraud by directors
• Civil liability for directors for company breaches of court orders
• Criminal liability for directors under “Consent, Connivance and Neglect” legislative provisions
• The concept of the “Officer in Default”
• Company directors’ liability in tort

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.