Construction

Our Construction team delivers a dedicated expert service to clients at every stage of construction projects.

Expertise

Our clients deliver some of Ireland’s largest and most complex construction projects. We support them at all stages, acting as commercial and technically proficient legal advisers on all aspects – from project documentation through mid-stream challenges to dispute resolution.

We act for a range of industry participants, including contractors, developers, public bodies, consultants, financial institutions and insurers, materials suppliers, subcontractors, and insolvency practitioners. Our clients value our lean and cost-effective service, grounded in early collaborative engagement and focused on pre-empting and mitigating commercial and legal risks.

Services

  • Construction contracts – drafting and negotiating bespoke and standard construction contracts (including RIAI, IEI, PWC, JCT, NEC and FIDIC)
  • Ancillary construction documents – drafting and negotiating agreements including subcontracts, consultants’ appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and guarantees
  • Insurance and risk management
  • Regulatory and compliance – advising on building control and health and safety legislation (including BCAR, PSCS and PSDP)
  • Development finance and development agreements – advising owners, developers and funders
  • Termination and insolvency advice
  • Procurement and tendering strategy
  • Leases, forward sale agreements and contracts for sale – including advice on: PRS and social and affordable housing schemes including AHBs and local authorities; retail developments; warehousing and distribution centres
  • Legislative developments in the construction industry – advice and training services covering ESG, industrial relations and planning and environmental regulations.
"Kevin Harnett is an excellent lawyer who combines good commercial awareness with a broad knowledge of construction law."
Chambers and Partners 2025
"Kevin Harnett is a pleasure to deal with."
Chambers and Partners 2025
"Kevin is very approachable and has extensive construction knowledge. He has a fantastic outlook on issues and will always find a fair resolution."
Chambers and Partners 2025
"Kevin has a sophisticated legal mind."
Chambers and Partners 2025
"Kevin's advice is always practical and timely."
Chambers and Partners 2025
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