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THE LABOUR COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2024
January 2026In mid-2025, the Labour Court published its annual report for 2024. The report sets out a review of the year in terms of the matters with which the Labour Court dealt throughout 2024. We have set out below a summary of the contents of the report. Background The Labour Court has a dual role divided… Read More >
Practice Direction 51ZH and How it Transforms Legal Disclosure
January 2026In a move designed to address the concerns raised by Lady Hale in Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring [2019] UKSC 38 about public access to Court documents, new Practice Direction 51ZH entered into force on 1 January 2026 (the “Pilot”). The Pilot, which will run until 31 December 2027 in the Commercial Court, London… Read More >
Assignee Rights to Adjudicate: Does Assignment Truly Transfer All Rights and Remedies Under Contract?
January 2026On 20 January 2026, the Technology and Construction Court handed down judgment in Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited [2026] EWHC 78 (TCC). The ruling determined a previously unanswered question about the standing of construction contract assignees in relying upon statutory provisions when initiating adjudication proceedings. The Court “found the point finely balanced” [77].… Read More >
Irish Construction Adjudication Update: Tenderbids Judgments – The Importance of Procedural Compliance and Rejection of “Smash & Grab” Adjudications in Ireland
January 2026Tenderbids Ltd Trading As Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Ltd [2025] IEHC 139; [2026] IEHC 5 The Irish High Court has delivered, in quick succession, two landmark judgments that significantly clarify how statutory adjudications for construction contracts can and should be progressed in Ireland. The first judgment ([2025] IEHC 139), given on 13 March 2024,… Read More >
ONTARIO’S CONSTRUCTION ACT
January 2026Another year, another amendment to Ontario’s Construction Act: a comprehensive guide to changes effective 1 January 2026 ONTARIO’S CONSTRUCTION ACT
Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: Key Changes and Implications
January 2026On 18 December 2025, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (“the Act”) came into force, marking an important milestone in the government’s long term growth strategy. Designed to reduce delays and costs, the Act aims to accelerate construction and development across the UK by removing perceived barriers in the planning process. The Act has a… Read More >
The RIAI Construction Contract 2025: Key Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors
January 2026In Q4 of 2025, the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (“RIAI”) released its new standard form of contract; the RIAI Construction Contract 2025 (“RIAI Contract”). It is expected to become widely used across projects in Ireland from 2026 onwards. Building upon the success of the 2017 forms, the 2025 update reflects current industry practice… Read More >
Mitigating AI Security Risks: A guide to the risks of AI and preventing a deepfake attack
January 2026What is AI and how can it be used in the legal profession? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming professional services across all sectors, with a surge of new AI tools becoming available in recent years. Widespread professional and public adoption has been driven by the increased accessibility and affordability of AI tools. There is vast… Read More >
Appointing an Adjudicator: Lessons from RNJM Ltd v Purpose Social Homes Ltd
January 2026The recent decision in RNJM Ltd v Purpose Social Homes Ltd highlights the importance of providing accurate information when appointing an adjudicator. This serves as a reminder that even minor missteps around potential conflicts of interest can undermine an adjudicator’s jurisdiction and render a decision unenforceable. It offers practical guidance for Referring Parties seeking to… Read More >
Providence v Hexagon: Supreme Court decision on repeated late payments and contractor termination rights
January 2026Introduction: In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified the position on a Contractor’s right to terminate for late payments by the Employer. The case has placed a spotlight on the JCT standard form contract, which is widely used across the UK construction industry, and has significant consequences for all industry players. Providence… Read More >