When contractual issues aren't identified, substantiated, and pursued properly, money gets left on the table — or disputes escalate beyond the point where they can be resolved quietly.
ACUA provides specialist construction claims and dispute resolution services to contractors, employers, and developers across Ireland and the UK. Based in Dublin, we combine deep commercial knowledge with practical dispute experience to protect your position at every stage of a project.
Whether you need proactive risk advice, support managing a payment dispute, or a specialist to guide you through adjudication or conciliation, we can help.
The Irish High Court's decision in McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205 stands as a significant reaffirmation of the statutory adjudication process under the Construction Contracts Act 2013. The case clarifies several procedural and jurisdictional issues, reinforcing the robust enforcement of adjudicators' decisions in...
Unlike under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (as amended) in the UK, the failure to issue a payment response does not necessarily mean the amount of the payment claim notice is deemed accepted.
Irish standard forms of building contract include an option for the parties to refer a dispute to conciliation.
