Publications

The recent case of Teleperformance Contact Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] saw the court consider … Continue reading “Group Companies & Adequacy of Damages in Procurement Challenges”

In January 2022, the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 (“the Bill”) was initiated in … Continue reading “Registering as a Building Provider in Ireland – Are You Ready?”

HGL V MPS: More money, more problems? Is a high value dispute always a complicated one? This summer, the Technology … Continue reading “HGL V MPS – More money, more problems?”

Whether you are negotiating a claim, a new completion date or preparing a final account, you are likely to have … Continue reading ““Without Prejudice”: Why that phrase?”

Background  On 03 July 2023, a number of amendments to the Public Works Contracts were announced, which include: A new … Continue reading “Amendments to the Public Works Contracts”

Fitness for Purpose. When this term is included within a construction contract, this generally means that the contract works, when completed, … Continue reading “Fitness for Purpose”

When is the last time you saw an adjudicator as party to proceedings in the High Court? Have you ever … Continue reading “Irish High Court says no to JR in advance of enforcement”

Site access and possession can be very contentious aspects of a construction project, particularly if the relationship between the parties … Continue reading “Site Access and JCT – Some Insight Into What is Reasonable”

Background The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (the “Department”) has issued “Circular 05/2023: Initiatives to assist SME’s … Continue reading “Encouraging SME’s participation in Public Procurement”

Summary of the case DNCF Ltd and Genus Homes Ltd [2023] IEHC 490. As stated in the first paragraph of … Continue reading “Another judgement in support of the adjudication procedure in Ireland”

Northern Ireland Audit Office Report on Public Procurement in Northern Ireland – The Recommendations The Northern Ireland Audit Office (“NIAO”) … Continue reading “Northern Ireland Audit Office Report on Public Procurement in Northern Ireland – The Recommendations”

LIMITATION ACT AND DEFECTIVE STRUCTURES: PARTIES BEWARE OF THE TIME BARS AND ATTRIBUTIBILITY OF KNOWLEDGE!   Vinci Construction UK Ltd v … Continue reading “Limitation Act and Defective Structures”

Andrew Bellis -v- Sky House Construction Ltd [2023] EWHC 1473 (TCC) – This case concerned a Part 8 claim (i.e … Continue reading “Craig David and The TCC”

McGurran Civils ROI Limited v K&J Townmore Construction Limited [2023] IEHC 355- Courts in Ireland Continue to Support Adjudication: Minor … Continue reading “McGurran Civils ROI Limited v K&J Townmore Construction Limited [2023] IEHC 355”

The contract is at the heart of every construction project. Prior to entering into the contract, the parties can spend weeks, … Continue reading “The Importance of a Contract Review”