Construction Law

Clear, Commercial Construction Law Advice

Holmes provides clear, commercially focused construction law advice across the construction and infrastructure sectors. We support clients at every stage of a project, from procurement and contract negotiation through to project financing, risk management and dispute resolution.

Why Choose Holmes for Construction Law?

Our construction law team combines technical expertise, legal precision and commercial insight to help clients navigate complex projects with confidence. Whether advising on major infrastructure schemes or private developments, we focus on managing risk, resolving issues early and keeping projects on track.

Legal Services Across the Construction Lifecycle

We provide comprehensive construction law support at every stage of a project, from early planning and procurement through to delivery, financing, and dispute resolution.

Procurement & Contract Strategy

• Advice on public and private procurement processes

• Structuring compliant and competitive tendering frameworks

• Drafting Letters of Intent and Heads of Terms

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Standard forms (RIAI, FIDIC, NEC, JCT) and bespoke contracts

• Design team appointments for architects, engineers, quantity surveyors

• Subcontract agreements and supply contracts

Construction Finance & Security

• Development finance structuring

• Legal documentation for loans, guarantees, and bonds

• Lender-side and borrower-side advisory

Construction Risk & Claims Management

• Legal audits of contract risks and liability exposure

• Claims relating to delay, disruption, and performance

• Advice on insurance and indemnity arrangements

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Representation in adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and litigation

• Construction Contracts Act 2013 dispute procedures

• High Court and commercial court proceedings

Recent Projects

Our construction law team delivers strategic legal support on high-value, complex developments. Recent highlights include:

• €100m Biomass Energy Facility – Advised a contractor on all construction law aspects of this major renewable energy project, including FIDIC contract negotiation, project insurances, and security instruments.

• €500m Urban Regeneration for Limerick Twenty Thirty – Ongoing legal counsel on procurement strategy, contract management, and dispute avoidance for one of Ireland’s largest public development programmes.

• €7.5m Social Housing Development in Galway – Represented a developer on contract structuring, procurement compliance, and risk mitigation for a 53-unit residential scheme funded by public bodies.

Talk to Our Construction Law Team

Need legal advice on a construction project or dispute? Speak with our experienced construction law team below for tailored, commercially focused solutions that deliver results