Edward Farrelly is a practicing barrister working primarily in commercial, insolvency and property law. He became a Senior Counsel in 2019 and also practices as a Mediator. He has experience advising and litigating in relation to corporate governance issues and the role and duties of company directors.  He graduated from UCD with a degree in History and Politics (First Class) and obtained a scholarship to complete Master’s degree in Politics (First Class). After working in business for a time while attending Kings Inns he was called to the Bar in 2000. Edward was previously a member of Dublin Simon and is returning having been on the Board from 2005 to 2012. He was previously the DSC Chair, chair of the Audit and Governance Sub Committee and on the Board of the Simon Communities of Ireland.