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CONTRACTS

Our Specialised Team

Ernest J Cantillon Mary Scriven Cliona Kenny

Contact Our Specialised Team

Tel :  +353 (0)21 4275673 Fax : +353 (0)21 4272031 Email : info@cantillons.com Ernest J. Cantillon & Co., 39 South Mall, Cork

Our firm is committed to delivering practical & professional advice on a broad range of contractual issues.  We provide clear advice in relation to the negotiation and drafting of contracts, always considering the needs of our clients and how best to achieve their objectives. 

We are also on hand to advise our clients in respect of any issues that may arise during the life of a contract and in the event of a dispute arising between the parties.

Disputes can arise in contracts at various times and the law provides a number of remedies. 

• Injunction – an order of the court to insist the parties do or refrain from an act, this may be sought as an interim relief until a full trial can occur or as the end solution.
• Rescission – the contract is rescinded and the parties are restored to their original positions
• Rectification – a change to the contract is ordered by the court to reflect the intentions of the parties.
• Specific Performance – the court will order the party to perform its obligations under the contract
• Damages – monetary compensation

The remedies for breach of contract are termed “equitable remedies” and as such are at the discretion of the court.

The limitation period to bring an action on foot of a contract is 6 years generally and 12 years if the contract is executed under seal.  However, we would advise all our clients to act quickly and seek legal advice once a dispute arises in order to protect their interests.  The 6 year period begins to run from the date the contract is breached. 

Keywords : Contractual Law, Contracts, Breach of Contract