17 April 2023
The New Commercial Planning and Environmental division of Ireland's High Court that becomes effective from today

Sarah Rogers
Team: Maria Edgeworth
Ireland
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Women in Business Law Awards 2023
Maria is a partner in the Dispute Resolution team in Ireland. She manages commercial litigation at all levels of the Irish Court system and in forums of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, adjudication and mediation. Maria is also a qualified trade mark agent in Ireland, providing strategic advice on brand protection and contentious IP disputes.
Alongside general corporate disputes, Maria has particular expertise in property, planning and construction disputes and is a CEDR accredited mediator. She also has significant experience in retail and hospitality, including the liquor licensing of hotels, breweries and distilleries.
Maria’s significant experience in high value complex disputes and the recognition by clients of her consistent performance across various matters, resulted in her being listed as a Key Lawyer in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 guide.
Maria completed her Certificate in Construction Adjudication through The Law Society of Ireland and has an LLM in Commercial Law from the University of Edinburgh.
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17 April 2023
The New Commercial Planning and Environmental division of Ireland's High Court that becomes effective from today
Sarah Rogers
Team: Maria Edgeworth
Ireland
Insight
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