ADR has become an increasingly important and relevant mechanism for Irish businesses in resolving disputes.  With ever-increasing focus on saving time and money and maintaining business relationships, continuing developments in mediation, prompt payment legislation for construction contracts and the introduction of a statutory footing for adjudication are to be welcomed. 

This article by Cassandra Byrne, Senior Associate and Jarleth Heneghan, Partner both of our Projects & Construction Department appeared in the December 2011 edition of Construction Law International, an IBA publication.  To read the article in full, please click the attached pdf.