06/11/2025

DSBA Mandatory Professional Standards and Solicitor Well Being Webinar Thurs Nov 6th 2025

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Thursday 6th of November 2025 – 2.00pm to 5.00pm

VIA WEBINAR

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE, PRACTICAL ADVICE ON HOW TO NAVIGATE RENEWAL – Niall Cawley

RETIREMENT PLANNING – Des Dillon

SOLICITORS PRACTICES – AQUISITIONS, DISPOSALS and FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Liam Ryan

CHAIR: Stefan O’Connor, Mannion Solicitors, member of the DSBA Practice Management Committee.

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SPEAKERS:

Niall Cawley is a sole principal practising for over twenty nine years in Blackrock Co Dublin. He was Chair of the DSBA Practice Management Committee for four years, he is the most recent past President of the DSBA and was also a member of the Law Society Council as a DSBA nominee.

Des Dillon – Engage Financial Solutions. Des is a seasoned Financial Advisor with more than two decades of experience in the Financial Services Industry. Specialising in Wealth and Financial Planning, he has dedicated his career to helping companies, directors, executives, family offices, and charities achieve their financial goals. His professional journey includes pivotal roles at renowned institutions like Davy Stockbrokers, Aviva, and Cantor Fitzgerald, where he honed his expertise in managing diverse and complex financial portfolios. Des is a Qualified Financial Adviser with additional certifications as a Specialist Investment Advisor and Retirement Planning Advisor.

Liam Ryan is a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years’ experience.  He is the founder of Capstone Business Advisors and specialises in corporate finance, business planning and succession strategy.  Liam advises professional service firms, including solicitors’ practices, on acquisitions, disposals and financial management.  Liam serves as a non-executive director and advisor to a range of Irish and international companies.