Construction+Engineering

Mason Hayes+Curran has a dedicated team of construction lawyers with extensive experience of all aspects of construction and engineering projects.  The team understands the complexities of the construction sector and can provide specialist advice to clients in relation to all aspects of construction and engineering projects. 
The team has a proven track record in managing disputes on behalf of clients and take a proactive approach in the management of disputes.  The team have represented clients in all forums of dispute resolution.

Having acted for the entire range of stakeholders in construction and engineering projects, the team can provide comprehensive commercial and solution-driven advice from project inception through to completion, paying particular attention to risk analysis and the early identification of issues that are relevant to clients.  Services include:-

Project Procurement
  • methods of procurement
  • traditional contracting
  • design & build
  • EU Procurement Rules
  • Public Private Partnerships
Contract Advice, Drafting & Negotiation
  • GCCC, RIAI, IEI, JCT, ICE, GDLA, FIDIC
  • sub-contracts
  • collateral warranties
  • bonds
  • guarantees
  • insurance
  • health and safety
Contract Management and Dispute Avoidance
  • ongoing and timely advice
  • early identification and resolution of issues
  • advice on the correct management of procedures for change in a construction contract
Dispute Resolution
  • assessment of when and how any dispute should best be resolved
  • critical examination of the substance of claims
  • efficient and effective management of resolution procedure (courts, conciliation, mediation, arbitration or dispute adjudication board)

The team has a solid track record of advising on complex legal issues and has successfully represented a broad range of interests, including employers, contractors, banks, sub-contractors, local authorities and construction professionals.

Recommendations:

Chambers Europe - The World's Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2008.
This “diligent and effective team” provides all manner of construction advice on such matters as contract drafting and negotiation, public procurement and construction disputes. Working closely with the banking and financial services team, the group also handles projects work, and has established itself as a serious player in the renewable energy sector, having been instructed by Airtricity to act for the banks as funders of a number of wind farm projects. An impressive client list includes major names in the Irish energy, property and construction sectors in fields such as urban regeneration, retail, leisure and transport. Clients appreciate the lawyers’ ability to “work well as a team and give a quick response.” “They are rooted in practicality and don’t get tied up in legalese,” said one impressed interviewee.

Legal 500 - Construction, 2008
The 'quality team' at Mason Hayes+Curran is establishing a good reputation for construction work under the leadership of Rory Kirrane. Treasury Holdings is a major client, but the firm has acted on several projects for P J Hegarty & Sons, including advising on the redevelopment of Thomond Park Rugby Ground.

Examples of recent advice include:

To find out more about the Construction law team please click on one of the team members below.

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