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New civil cases across all courts increased to almost 180,000 from 170,000 in 2022.

In two cases, decided on the same day in late 2014, the Supreme Court clarified the rules relating to the incorporation of contractual terms in business-to-business contracts.

An unincorporated association is a group that does not have separate legal personality from its members.

The High Court decision was reported in Commercial Bulletin 80.

With the UK now well into the two year withdrawal period provided for in Article 50 [of the Treaty on the European Union], the time for businesses to prepare for the consequences of a UK exit...

Irish High Court recognises Northern Irish insolvency proceedings, applying common law principles under its inherent jurisdiction.

In OD Developments (‘OD') v Oak Dry Lining Ltd (‘Oak'), the TCC made a rare decision not to enforce an adjudicator's award on jurisdictional grounds. It was argued that a Letter of Intent

Although parties can regulate their relationships by way of contract, disputes may still arise.

Most standard form performance bonds provided on construction projects contain wording stating that the guarantor shall discharge the damages that have been "established and ascertained" by the employer,,,

The Tax Appeals Commission (“TAC”) had determined that certain transactions entered into by the taxpayers were ‘tax avoidance transactions’ within the meaning of section 811 of the Taxes Consolidation Act (“TCA”). The High Court held that, due to errors of law, the TAC determination could not stand in respect of the substantive conclusion regarding section 811 TCA

In last week's adjudication article we looked at the right to refer a dispute to statutory adjudication from the perspective of whether a contract is covered by the statutory scheme

The Agri-Food Regulator's 2026 supplier survey reveals evolving patterns in trading relationships within Ireland's agri-food sector, with a notable decline in reported Unfair Trading Practices but persistent concerns about supplier reluctance to report violations. How are businesses responding to enhanced regulatory oversight, and what compliance challenges lie ahead as new information-gathering powers take effect?

The dispute between the parties centred on whether the cost of property damage and alternative accommodation, which arose in respect of alleged defective works...

As countries worldwide implement new and restrictive measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, many businesses are finding that they, or their business partners, are struggling or failing to meet existing contractual obligations.

The provisions of a particular commercial lease always need to be considered in order to determine the obligations of landlords and tenants during a crisis such as COVID-19.

In August of this year, it came to the attention of the Health Services Executive, the Health Minister, and later on, to the general public, that some nursing home residents were paying up to €100 a month...

A new Commercial Court Practice Direction (HC85) was introduced on 12 April 2019, which replaced Practice Direction HC50 of May 2009.