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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 conflict: the rise of ‘wiper attacks’ on organisations and commercial corporations as a political weapon. Unlike ransomware, aims extort money from victims, wiper attacks aim to destroy data, cripple systems and materially disrupt operations. For...

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...

One year after the coming into force of the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”), contracts, procurements, frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems established before 24 February 2024 continue...

The Procurement Act at the Beginning of 2026

19 February 2026

One year after the coming into force of the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”), contracts, procurements, frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems established before 24 February 2024 continue...

Managing poor employee performance can be a sensitive and stress inducing challenge for employers, especially in light of developing employment...

Getting It Right: Managing Poor Performance

28 January 2026

Managing poor employee performance can be a sensitive and stress inducing challenge for employers, especially in light of developing employment...

The recent case of Tenderbids Limited t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Limited [2026] IEHC 5 provides a significant ruling for...

High Court Clarifies No “Smash and Grab” Adjudications Under Irish Law

27 January 2026

The recent case of Tenderbids Limited t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Limited [2026] IEHC 5 provides a significant ruling for...

Failing to appropriately manage equity, diversity and inclusion can create legal risks for sports clubs. The Independent Commission for Equity...

Is Sport A Fair Playing Field?

27 January 2026

Failing to appropriately manage equity, diversity and inclusion can create legal risks for sports clubs. The Independent Commission for Equity...

A new year is always a natural point for reflection, but 2026 marks more than just a reset. For employers, it signals...

Looking ahead for 2026: What’s on the Horizon for Employers

22 January 2026

A new year is always a natural point for reflection, but 2026 marks more than just a reset. For employers, it signals...