Our Construction Group is the leading construction practice in Ireland.  It advises claimants and respondents on all aspects of construction disputes including construction ADR, construction arbitration and construction litigation.

We recognise that in many cases our clients prefer to settle their cases on favourable terms rather than arbitrate or litigate.  For this reason, we have considerable expertise in ADR mechanisms and have qualified mediators within the practice.  Our lawyers have a reputation in the industry as tough but solution-focused negotiators and advisers.

Our practice has fostered close links to arbitral institutions such as CIArb, ICC, AAA and LCIA. We have qualified arbitrators within our construction practice who can advise on these arbitration rules as well as the UNCITRAL and IBA rules, standard contract forms and bespoke arbitration agreements and procedures.

We equally have extensive experience in all aspects of construction litigation and our knowledge of, in particular, the Commercial Court allows us to deliver the best outcome for our clients in a cost efficient and timely manner.

Our services include:

Construction ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)  

• Mediation
• Concilliation
• Settlement
• Pre-Litigation
• Adjudication
• Expert Determination
• Expert Witnesses

Construction Arbitration

• Domestic
• International  
       

Construction Litigation

• Domestic and International
• Injunctive Relief
• Enforcement
• Construction Payment/Time Claims
• Bonds & Guarantees
• Defects/Damages Claims

Construction Arbitration, Litigation (including Commercial Court) and ADR advices on:

• Acting for a landlord in a high value industrial lease termination dispute
• Acting for the employer in a complex engineering processing facility
• Acting for a local authority on a dispute on the terms of a development agreement
• Acting for a multi-national commercial client in a final account/quantum construction dispute under the IEI Works Contract
• Acting for a contractor in a series of arbitrations with employer and sub-contractors for a hotel, retail and leisure centre under the RIAI Building Agreement
• Acting for a pharmaceutical company in an multi-million euro arbitration on a construction dispute
• Acting for a rail contractor on an international ad-hoc tiered dispute resolution (including dispute board)
• Acting for a private carriage company on an international shipping ad-hoc arbitration
• Acting for a plant machinery dispute (ICC arbitration)
• Acting for a Developer on a large city centre office-led development (ICC arbitration)
• Acting for a retail employer on a high-value retail store and service yard arbitration and litigation
• Acting for a contractor on a quantum claim with the employer for a multi-storey car park under the RIAI Building Agreement
• Acting for a contractor in an arbitration concerning a cladding contract on a city-centre headquarters building
• Acting for a contractor in an arbitration for the design and construction of mechanical and electrical services and sub-contractor issues on an office development
• Acting for a quantity surveyor in an arbitration concerning a consultant appointment and subsequent quantum claim on a conference centre project
• Acting for a university in an arbitration concerning a defects claim against the professional team on a scientific facility
• Acting for an oil company supplier against a contractor in connection with defective oil and gas pipelines
• Acting for a hotel developer and hotel operator on defective and quantum claims in various arbitrations arising out of defects on a substantial hotel development

Department

Sources say: “The lawyers are extremely customer-oriented and show a willingness to listen and ask pertinent questions.”
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Construction

William Fry's Liam McCabe and Jarleth Heneghan are ‘excellent in all aspects of their work: in particular, seeking out solutions which are agreeable to all parties’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013 - Construction

Sources say: 'The team's knowledge of the construction sector is first class. It has a great cross-section of expertise and I value the strategic advice we get.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction

William Fry’s 'solutions-focused' team provides 'excellent service'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction

This group offers 'the full range of services in construction matters'.
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Construction

Team

Liam McCabe
Liam McCabe is praised for his “willingness to get involved and help resolve situations before they become full-scale disputes."
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Construction

Sources regard Liam McCabe as having a 'real grasp of our situation; his advice is incisive and responsive to our needs'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction

Liam McCabe 'provides first-class service'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction

Under the leadership of ‘complete package’ Liam McCabe.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 - Construction

Liam McCabe leads the team and is 'fantastic – he is available, responsive and excellent at explaining what we need,' say clients. He is also appreciated for bringing 'huge experience in dealing with developers” to the table, allowing him to provide “invaluable advice.'
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Construction

This group offers a full range of services in construction matters, and is led by the 'deal-focused and efficient' Liam McCabe.
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan
Jarleth Heneghan "is prompt and responsive, and has a great understanding of the business issues". 
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan earns excellent feedback from clients, who say 'he is efficient, prompt, dedicated and commercially aware.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan is "efficient in dealing with complex contracts".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan is also recommended as "very well considered and  thorough".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 - Construction