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Public Works Contracts in Ireland – Understanding how they work is vital for those using them

8 April 2026

Irish public sector projects continue to face intense scrutiny on cost, time, and value for money. With high‑profile overspends again dominating public discussion, a clear understanding of the Irish Public Works Contracts (PWC) has never been more important. To support employers, consultants, and contractors working under these contracts, Stephen McKenna is hosting an upcoming half‑day...

At our first Motor Claims Forum, specialists from across the market shared practical insight on current pressures and emerging trends shaping motor claims. This new quarterly roundtable series is...

HF’s first Motor Claims Forum – Key Takeaways

2 April 2026

At our first Motor Claims Forum, specialists from across the market shared practical insight on current pressures and emerging trends shaping motor claims. This new quarterly roundtable series is...

The UK Government has announced its intention to move forward with a ban on retention (a sum withheld from interim...

UK Government Proposes Ban on Retention Payment in Construction Contracts

1 April 2026

The UK Government has announced its intention to move forward with a ban on retention (a sum withheld from interim...

Preventing workplace harassment is a core legal responsibility for employers and a vital part of creating a safe, respectful and...

Getting It Right: Preventing Workplace Harassment

24 March 2026

Preventing workplace harassment is a core legal responsibility for employers and a vital part of creating a safe, respectful and...

Workplace investigations shouldn’t be treated as a procedural formality, a task to complete before the real decision making begins. Particularly...

Workplace Investigations in Construction: Why It Matters

19 March 2026

Workplace investigations shouldn’t be treated as a procedural formality, a task to complete before the real decision making begins. Particularly...

A recent cyberattack on US medical technology company Stryker with bases in Ireland, highlights a dangerous trend in modern cyber...

Wiping the Slate Clean… As An Act of Cyber Warfare

16 March 2026

A recent cyberattack on US medical technology company Stryker with bases in Ireland, highlights a dangerous trend in modern cyber...

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 has captivated sports fans around the world, and with the Paralympic Winter Games about...

The Risks & Impacts of the Winter Olympics

5 March 2026

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 has captivated sports fans around the world, and with the Paralympic Winter Games about...

The Middle East has entered a period of severe instability, with the Strait of Hormuz experiencing a rapid escalation in...

How the Escalating Iran Crisis Is Impacting Marine, Aviation and Cyber Risk for Clients

3 March 2026

The Middle East has entered a period of severe instability, with the Strait of Hormuz experiencing a rapid escalation in...

The recent Court of Appeal case of Webb & Anor v Eversholt Rail Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 101 (Ch) provides a...

Court of Appeal Clarifies Limits on Insolvency Disclosure Powers

26 February 2026

The recent Court of Appeal case of Webb & Anor v Eversholt Rail Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 101 (Ch) provides a...

Adjudication has become a defining feature of the construction industry. Originally introduced as a rapid dispute‑resolution mechanism, it is now...

Common Themes in Adjudication

23 February 2026

Adjudication has become a defining feature of the construction industry. Originally introduced as a rapid dispute‑resolution mechanism, it is now...

Lukins & Anor v Quality Part X Ltd & Anor The High Court’s decision in Lukins & Anor v Quality...

High Court Decision on When a Claim is “Brought” for Limitation Purposes

23 February 2026

Lukins & Anor v Quality Part X Ltd & Anor The High Court’s decision in Lukins & Anor v Quality...