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ADR reforms in Public Works Contracts strengthen infrastructure delivery in Ireland
July 2026On 16 June 2026, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation announced important amendments to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provisions under Public Works Contracts (PWC). [1] Minister Jack Chambers told the Oireachtas that the reforms aim to improve efficiency, reduce disputes and lower costs in supporting the better delivery of public… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: June 2026 Update
July 2026Welcome to the eleventh edition of In Competition. June saw new and maturing regimes produce hard legal and commercial consequences. In Brussels, the Commission imposed interim measures against Meta and the EU General Court confirmed the breadth of the Commission’s document-gathering powers. In the UK, the FCA moved to settle a competition investigation into commodity… Read More >
Building Canada’s Defence: The Insider’s Guide for Contractors
July 2026Canada’s defence sector is experiencing a generational shift in investment, and the private sector is taking notice. With the Government of Canada announcing it achieved NATO’s 2% of GDP defence-spending benchmark for the first time in fiscal year 2025–2026, and committing to reach the alliance’s new 5% target by 2035, contractors and consultants across the… Read More >
Ultra Electronics: DPAs and Procurement Act debarment
July 2026A deferred prosecution agreement is an accord reached between corporations which have been charged with criminal wrongdoing and the prosecution. The purpose is to avoid a criminal prosecution, typically in return for admissions of misconduct, cooperation with investigators and the payment of financial penalties. Because any DPA must be concluded in the public interest, it… Read More >
Legal and Regulatory Updates for Architects in 2026: Managing Emerging Risks
July 2026The landscape for architects in 2026 is being reshaped by significant legal, regulatory and commercial pressures. Increasing regulatory scrutiny, rapid digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, onerous contractual and contract administration requirements, tightening insurance conditions, and evolving payment and building safety regimes are collectively raising expectations of practices. In this environment, it is key… Read More >
Implying key payment terms into a construction contract: Deerns UK Ltd v VDC LHR11 Ltd [2026] EWHC 1509 (TCC)
July 2026The recent decision of the TCC in Deerns is a straightforward reminder of how strictly the Courts will apply the payment regime under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“HGCRA”) and imply terms from the Scheme for Construction Contracts (“the Scheme”) where the underlying contract does not comply. The extent of those implied… Read More >
SRA’s New Supervision Guidance Following Mazur
July 2026A renewed focus on supervision The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur has provided welcome clarity for law firms that rely on paralegals, trainees and other unauthorised staff to deliver legal services. In response, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued updated guidance on effective supervision, setting out its expectations of firms and authorised individuals… Read More >
EU Sanctions Enforcement: Turning Criminal
July 2026A recent Belgian conviction and Ireland’s delayed implementation of new EU legislation point to the same conclusion: across the EU, sanctions breaches are increasingly being treated as criminal offences, and the scope for relying on softer enforcement jurisdictions is diminishing. In June 2026, a Belgian national court convicted three people for funnelling restricted goods to… Read More >
AI and Construction: Practical steps, legal risks and opportunities
July 2026Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is growing rapidly, moving from experimentation to everyday use across the construction and engineering sector. While digital technology is not new, recent advances in generative AI and data-driven systems are accelerating implementation and reshaping how projects are designed, managed and delivered. This shift is also attracting closer scrutiny from… Read More >
Critical Infrastructure Bill Enacted – Progress in Accelerating Infrastructure in Ireland
June 2026On 25 June 2026, the Government of Ireland enacted the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026, which has described as an essential piece of legislation.[1] The Bill creates fast-track approval processes for critical infrastructure projects that have been designated as strategically important. The enactment of the Bill follows on from the release of the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure… Read More >