Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association CPD Webinar

Seamus McGrath FCA
Head of Financial Regulation
The Law Society of Ireland

Seamus is an accomplished Chartered Accountant with a remarkable 28-year tenure at the Law Society of Ireland. He has also contributed his expertise to Chartered Accountants Ireland. As the esteemed leader of the Financial Regulation Section, Seamus oversees a dynamic team of seasoned professionals, including investigating accountants, administrators responsible for compensation fund claims, and other key executives dedicated to the meticulous financial regulation of the solicitors profession.

With his extensive experience and invaluable management skills, Seamus plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and excellence within the industry.

Maeve Mullin
Director
Finders International

Maeve is Director of Finders International Ireland and a well-known expert in the field of Probate Genealogy and has over 10 years experience tracing heirs to estates. Maeve is often interviewed on TV, Radio and in the National, Local and Trade Press and on Legal and Business Podcasts.

Maeve was an IT Project Manager with Bank of Ireland until 2013, moving on to complete an Honours Masters in Irish History at Maynooth University.

Maeve joined Finders International full-time in 2016 and had been the Research Lead since 2019. Maeve is passionate about Irish Genealogy Research with a specific focus on
Due Diligence reports for legal purposes. An experienced Problem Solver with an ethos of ‘leave no stone unturned’

John Costello
Consultant
Orpen Franks

John Costello is a highly experienced consultant and Orpen Franks specializing in private client work for over 30 years. With a special interest in Mental Health Law, he has advised families dealing with Dementia and Intellectual disabilities. John’s expertise includes the new Capacity Act 2015, providing additional rights to vulnerable individuals.

Recognized for his outstanding contributions, John served as the President of the Law Society in 2011, demonstrating his leadership and dedication to the legal profession. As Chairman of a Mental Health Tribunal and the Parole Board, he safeguards individuals’ welfare and rights. With his extensive experience and Criminology LLM, John is a sought-after speaker and author of “Law and Finance in Retirement,” offering advice on retirement issues and the new Capacity Act.

This event is Carbon Neutral!

For 2023, Finders have pledged to offset the carbon usage of all our online event activities. To do so, we will be planting 1 tree for each webinar we host.

You can be rest assured that tuning into this webinar will contribute to your individual and firms goal towards reducing your carbon footprint! Read more about our Carbon Footprint pledge here.