INSOL Europe EU Relations Working Group research project (2018) mapping current and forthcoming national insolvency laws within the EU. Emilie collected data and wrote the report on corporate and personal Irish insolvency and rescue law, with a view to making recommendations for on-going discussions at the EU level regarding restructuring and insolvency matters.
Cross-Border Corporate Insolvency and Commercial Law (CI&CL) research project (2017-2018) on the “Treatment of Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law: A Comparative study.” The study adopts a global perspective on the treatment of executory contracts and involves researchers from 36 different jurisdictions. Emilie was the contributor for the jurisdiction of France and collected data on the French legislation on the treatment of executory contracts and wrote the report describing the legislative provisions, as well as providing critical insight.
(To be published in 2018 by Edward Elgar)
European Commission Study on a New Approach to Business Failure and Insolvency (2015) in collaboration with the Centre of Business Law and Practice, University of Leeds. The DG Justice of the European Commission commissioned a study to provide information on restructuring mechanisms in place in all Member States in the context of its Recommendation on a New Approach to Business Failure and Insolvency 2014. Emilie assisted Professor Lynch Fannon in the drafting of a comprehensive report on the restructuring mechanisms available in Ireland.
The project has been published in G. McCormack et al., European Insolvency Law. Reform and Harmonization (Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2017). It has had an important policy impact as it was acknowledged and mentioned by the European Commission in its Proposal for a Directive on preventive restructuring frameworks, second chance and measures to increase the efficiency of restructuring, insolvency and discharge procedures (COM(2016) 723 final).
Copy editor, Irish Journal of Legal Studies, University College Cork (2017-2018)
Emilie examined articles and determined whether they were suitable for publication in the Irish Journal of Legal Studies. Emilie was also involved in the editing phase once papers were selected.
Commercial Litigation Intern, Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Team: Mason Hayes & Curran, Dublin (May – June 2015)
Assisted the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Team on practical issues of corporate insolvency and rescue law. Gained insight into reconciling theoretical considerations with practical questions. Attended court hearings.
Clerkship (Superior Court), Dublin (June – July 2014)
Assisted High Court Judge, Mr Justice McGovern with the drafting of judicial opinions. Emilie wrote memoranda addressing the core aspects of the cases. This judicial experience allowed me to improve and refine my analytical, research and communication skills. Emilie gained exposure to a breadth of substantive legal issues within the corporate law realm and gained a unique perspective on how the judiciary operates.
Financial Adviser Trainee, Bank Crédit Agricole, France (August 2013)
Provided commercial banking customers with guidance about their financial needs and goals: identified the customer needs and matched their needs with the appropriate product or service. Handled special services, such as foreign money and collections. Identified risks associated with regulatory compliance.
Legal Intern, European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France (June – July 2013)
Conducted research work, which mostly included research and analysis of decisions and jurisprudence on the European Convention on Human Rights. Prepared draft reports and studies for meetings of experts. Drafted case summaries and provided proof-reading support, checking citations and cross-references.
