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Duties of Expert Witnesses : Duffy v McGee T/A McGee Insulation and GMS Insulations Limited [2022] IECA 254

Duties of Expert Witnesses : Duffy v McGee T/A McGee Insulation and GMS Insulations Limited [2022] IECA 254

The judgment of the Court of Appeal in this case, delivered in November last year, was a strong reminder to expert witnesses and legal practitioners a ...

When is a Collateral Warranty a Construction Contract?

When is a Collateral Warranty a Construction Contract?

In Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) LLP , the English Court of Appeal helpfully provided guidance on the subject of whether a ...

The Adjudication Landscape in Ireland

The Adjudication Landscape in Ireland

Adjudication was provided for with the introduction of the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the “2013 Act”), and the right of a party to a constructio ...

Irish Government Approves The Establishment Of A Defects Scheme For Apartments And Duplexes

Irish Government Approves The Establishment Of A Defects Scheme For Apartments And Duplexes

On 18 January 2023, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage received Government approval to draft legislation to support the remediati ...

Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022

Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022

The Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022(the “2022 Act”) was signed into law on 5 July 2022, and introduced ...

Duties of Expert Witnesses : Duffy v McGee T/A McGee Insulation and GMS Insulations Limited [2022] IECA 254

Duties of Expert Witnesses : Duffy v McGee T/A McGee Insulation and GMS Insulations Limited [2022] IECA 254

The judgment of the Court of Appeal in this case, delivered in November last year, was a strong reminder to expert witnesses and legal practitioners a ...

Withdrawal of Storm Damage Cover: Tolan -v- McLaughlin & Greaney Insurance & Anor [2022] IECA 27

Withdrawal of Storm Damage Cover: Tolan -v- McLaughlin & Greaney Insurance & Anor [2022] IECA 27

In this decision, the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision of the High Court indismissing proceedings brought by the Plaintiff, challenging his ...

When is a Collateral Warranty a Construction Contract?

When is a Collateral Warranty a Construction Contract?

In Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) LLP[1], the English Court of Appeal helpfully provided guidance on the subject of whether ...