The Ireland for Law North America programme will include highlight Ireland’s position as the sole English language common law jurisdiction benefiting from EU membership at a number of engagements in Toronto, Michigan and Chicago.

Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC and High Court judge Mr Justice Brian O’Moore will lead the mission, which is supported by the IDA, the Law Society of Ireland and The Bar of Ireland.

It will also include current and former chairs of the Bar, namely Sara Phelan SC, Paul McGarry SC and Michael Collins SC, as well as Law Society president Maura Derivan, as well as individual solicitors and barristers.

Representatives from A&L Goodbody, ByrneWallace, Clark Hill, DLA Piper, Eversheds Sutherland, Maples, Mason Hayes & Curran, Matheson, McCann FitzGerald and William Fry will be among those taking part in the trip.

Speaking in advance of the trade visit, Patrick Leonard SC said: “We look forward to developing and strengthening relationships with our US and Canadian colleagues, particularly in sphere of data regulation, cross border dispute resolution and complex international corporate insolvency.

“In an increasingly complex environment for clients who operate cross border, the talent and applicability of Irish legal services meet the needs of US and Canadian corporates doing business in Europe.”

Matheson partner Tara Doyle added: “Ireland is a leading European domicile for investment funds and other financial services companies, many of which have strong links to Chicago and Toronto.

“During this trade visit we look forward to meeting with partners in the US and Canada and discussing with them the opportunities that Ireland offers as a gateway to Europe.”