Dawn Raids: The Role of a Director

Save the date for this key in-person event on Dawn Raids. Learn practical guidance and insights on understanding both the process and implications. A dawn raid has the potential to cause serious disruption to a business – from when the raid or inspection commences, but also afterwards while all parties – including the regulatory body - attempt to work out what the implications of what has transpired may be.

This event is being held in collaboration with William Fry, and will be led by Cormac Little SC, Partner and Head of Competition & Regulation, who will share his expertise and experiences to help you navigate these complex situations.

This session will delve into recent Irish and EU developments around Dawn Raids and will also explore the powers exercised by both the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the European Commission in conducting dawn raids. Save the date for Wednesday, 5th March 2025.

Save the Date

Further details will be shared in the coming weeks. All IoD Ireland members will be notified once this webinar is open for bookings. Please note some details may be subject to change. Stay tuned...

Cormac Little is a Senior Counsel (SC), Partner and head of William Fry’s Competition & Regulation Department, specialising in EU and Irish competition, merger control and public procurement rules.

In 2020, he was among the first group of Irish solicitors to be named Senior Counsel by the Irish Government. Cormac advises on the compatibility of business arrangements with EU and Irish competition laws and has represented clients in antitrust investigations by both the European Commission and the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission or CCPC (formerly the Competition Authority) and in proceedings before the EU and Irish courts.

Cormac has also secured EU and/or Irish regulatory approval regarding many high-profile corporate transactions. He also advises both public bodies and disappointed bidders regarding challenges to contract decisions under EU/Irish public procurement rules. Cormac also specialises in EU State aid law, general EU law and assists clients regarding various types of regulatory investigations. He also advises clients on complying with EU/Irish AML/CFT rules and on other ‘white-collar’ crime issues.

Cormac also advises on contentious issues including challenges to the decisions of regulatory/public bodies through litigation and/or statutory appeal processes.

Established in 1847 by founder William Fry, the firm has grown to become one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms. With a team comprising over 350 legal and tax professionals and a workforce of over 500, their reputation rests on their expertise in key practice areas such as Corporate and M&A, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Investigations, and beyond. Their client-focused service extends to leading corporations, financial institutions, and government organisations, driving William Fry to handle complex transactions and disputes with excellence. William Fry are Ireland’s only representative member of Taxand, a global firm of tax advisors with more than 400 tax partners who are represented in 50 countries worldwide. Their expertise enables them to identify the critical issues that may impact your business, allowing William Fry to anticipate and help you avoid many of the challenges faced by businesses setting up in Ireland. Visit the William Fry website.

Is this eligible for CPD? 

• Dimension Covered: Governance
• Eligible Hours: 1 hour of CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body. 

How do I attend? 

This event is not yet open for booking.  Members will receive an email when the event is open for booking. This in-person event will take place at William Fry, 2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin Docklands, Dublin 2, D02 A342.

Want to connect with fellow members?  

Before the event, you will receive a list of the names and companies of all the attendees. 

Take the opportunity to connect. 

•    Reach out via the IoD Members’ LinkedIn Group.
•    Email the Events team we will make this happen on your behalf. 

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. Photography will also be taken at the event for marketing and promotional purposes. For further information, please contact the Communications team. 

Questions? 
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.