In-person Conference
Construction Contract Disputes Ireland: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Advice for Practitioners
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 of the Thorniest Questions facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight Construction Lawyers
5 hours CPD
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Information you won't find elsewhere
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:00
Chair's Introduction
Construction Contract Disputes Ireland: Shaping new developments into solution-focused advice for practitioners
Chaired by Kevin Kelly, McCann FitzGerald
Kevin is "a real problem solver." "He is exceptionally well informed." He advised LinkedIn on a 17,000 sq metre office block construction in a congested urban area.
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10:10
Caps on liability
How do you position yourself to succeed in capping and limiting your liability in building contracts, consultant appointments, and collateral warranties?
Answered by Margaret Austin, Addleshaw Goddard
Margaret "knows the system inside out - her deep knowledge sets her apart." She advised on the development of a 600-bed student scheme in Cork.
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10:45
Conditions precedent
Where - right now - is the legal wriggle room over conditions precedent, and how can you gain an advantage with timed-out claims, late submissions, and claims for EoT and loss and expense?
Answered by Niav O'Higgins, Construction Lawyer
Niav is "a leading light, incredibly astute: a real star." She advised Hibernia Reit on the construction contracts and development of major projects right across Dublin.
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11:20
Morning coffee
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11:35
Liquidated damages
What factors will sway the court in liquidated damages claims, distinguishing them from penalties, with case-law-driven examples of both successful and unsuccessful outcomes?
Answered by Sean Carr, McCann Fitzgerald
Sean acted for Lloyd's Syndicate Insurers in claims against architects, engineers and insurance brokers. "He is astute, incredibly clued-up and a great communicator."
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12:10
Delay
How do you control - and overcome - difficulties with concurrent and dominant delay, including commencement, impact and duration, and overlapping events?
Answered by Clare Cashin, Philip Lee
Claire acted for Kilkenny County Council and Trinity College Dublin in significant delay claims. “She is very skilful in guiding her clients through difficult disputes.”
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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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13:45
Expert evidence
What happens when an expert doesn't meet the necessary standards and is heavily criticised by a judge - and what are the consequences for other cases in which that expert is instructed?
Answered by Eamonn Conlon SC
Eamonn is "pre-eminent for construction law - the guru you go to for all the angles." He drafted the public works contract and advised on the children's hospital.
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14:20
Adjudication decisions
What insights can be gained from the latest and most salient Irish adjudication decisions, and which grey areas and unresolved arguments remain to be litigated?
Answered by Enda O'Keeffe, Cathedral Risk
Enda acted for building contractors in the largest disputes to have arisen under the public works contract form. "He finds solutions that really stand out from the rest."
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14:55
Performance Bond Calls & Enforcement
What approach are the Courts taking to enforcement of performance bonds, and what strategies/circumstances will change the dial in a dispute?
Answered by Dermot McEvoy, Eversheds Sutherland
Dermot is advising large contractors on claims for EOT and final account disputes. "He sees a commercial route through problems; he is tenacious and doesn't give up."
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15:30
Over-run
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16:00
Close of conference