Post by The Bar of Ireland

Is “smash and grab” dead in Irish construction law? The High Court has spoken. In the latest CBA Construction Bar Association podcast, James Burke SC and Jonathan FitzGerald BL unpack the landmark Tender Bids (No. 2) decision and its major implications for adjudication, fair procedures, and payment disputes. The Court has now confirmed that default (“smash and grab”) payment claims have no place under the Construction Contracts Act 2013, marking a decisive shift for practitioners.   🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/deNde3iF 👥 Continue the conversation at the Construction Bar Association’s 12th Annual Conference, taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026 at the Distillery Building, Dublin 7. The conference will examine key trends in construction law, adjudication practice, expert evidence, and planning & infrastructure.   Register here: https://lnkd.in/dHkJXZm8