2017 – Membership Benefits and Application Form
LAW SOCIETY FINUAS BACKGROUND
The Law Society Finuas Network is a solicitor training Network promoted by the Law Society of Ireland,
The Network aims to develop the expertise of legal firms to an international standard and thereby
enhance the global competitiveness of member firms competing in the arena of international financial
services. The network is led by a steering group which includes the following members: William Fry,
Mason Hayes & Curran, Browne Legal, Reddy Charlton, Elavon and the Law Society of Ireland.
The principal aims of the network are to promote and support the continued development of network
members. This is as a strategic response to the existing and emerging competitive challenges and
opportunities facing legal and taxation advisors in the international financial services sector, this network
provides the necessary specialised training, enabling solicitors to compete on an international platform to
attract international firms to the Irish jurisdiction.
The secondary aim of the network is to develop the skills of existing staff and expand the pool of high
value, specialised and market-appropriate skills within the industry. This is achieved though the
specialised nature of the legal, taxation and global business training courses in particular the delivery of
the Post-Graduate Diploma in International Financial services Law.
In recognition of the increased demands now on lawyers, the network has extended its suite of
Programme into the fields of executive leadership, organisational development, people and talent
management and FinTech Law and regulation.
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the Law Society Finuas Network?
All solicitors’ firms in the private sector within the republic of Ireland are eligible to apply for annual
membership of the Law Society Finuas Network. Membership is for the firm and NOT the individual.
Who is eligible to attend training courses and network events?
All member firms of the Law Society Finuas Network and their staff can attend ALL Law Society Finuas
events - up to 20% discount is available for members.
Benefits include
 Up to 20% discount on all Law Society Finuas seminars, Law Society Finuas certificate courses,
workshops and conferences. This specifically excludes Certificates and Diplomas provided by
the Law Society Diploma Centre.
 Up to 20% discount on all Law Society Finuas seminar & conference materials
Thank you for your support in attending our training events and we look forward to
welcoming you to future events.
Attracta
Attracta O’Regan
Head of Law Society Professional Training
Incorporating Law Society Skillnet & Law Society Finuas Network
FINUAS NETWORK MEMBER FIRM APPLICATION FORM
01 January 2017 – 31 December 2017 inclusive
The Finuas Networks Programme is dedicated to specialised training within the international financial
services sector. The Law Society Finuas Network is funded by member companies and the Finuas Networks
Programme, managed by Skillnets funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of
Education and Skills
Company Name
Nature of Business
Total Number of Fee earner
Employees
Name of person completing
application
Signature (required field)
Job Title
Company Address
Phone
Email
Membership subscription shall entitle all fee earners in your firm to the benefits noted under the benefits
section at page 1 herein.
PLEASE RETURN TO: Law Society FINUAS NETWORK, The Law School,
Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, DX 79 Dublin
Tel: 01 881 5727
Fax: 01 672 4890
Email: [email protected] Website: www.lawsociety.ie/lspt
Irish Institute of Training & Development - Award Winners 2011, 2012, 2013
Awarded for excellence & innovation in training & development
The Law Society Finuas network is funded by member companies and the Finuas Networks Programme, managed by Skillnets,
funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.