The Law Society of Ireland has announced a new certificate in agribusiness and food law.

The syllabus is designed to give comprehensive coverage of related legal issues, and will include modules on food and farm regulation, enforcement, succession, tax, commercial contract issues and business operating structures.

Participants will be provided with an insight into the legislative and regulatory structures that apply to the sector, together with an analysis of recent case law.

The course commences on 20 October.

“The Law Society of Ireland recognises the importance of the agri food sector as Ireland’s largest indigenous industry.

“Many solicitors advise farmers and those working in the agribusiness and food industry on a daily basis. Providing legal services to this dynamic sector requires not only a comprehensive understanding of the law, but also of the business environment that applies.

“The Law Society sees that there is an appetite among solicitors and those working in the agribusiness and food industry to better understand the law as it applies to this sector and the environment within which those in the sector operate.”

Who is this course for?

  • Farmers wishing to get a more in-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework.
  • Those working with relevant lobbying and representative organisations.
  • Those working in relevant Government departments and State bodies.
  • Professionals advising farmers, such as solicitors, consultants, accountants, tax advisers, bankers and agricultural journalists.
  • Those advising on the export of Irish produce.
  • Advisors to the processing sector.
  • Advisors and liaison officers to the co-operative sector.

    • How is the course delivered to participants?

    The programme is based on a series of lectures and workshops being delivered either on-site at the Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin, or online, by practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of the agri food business.

    Lectures will be delivered over four Saturdays on 20 October 2018, 10 November 2018, 8 December 2018 and 26 January 2019.

    There will be a 2,500 word written assignment at the end of the course culminating in an award of a certificate by the Law Society.

    How can I sign up?

    For further information and to apply online, visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre