My role
I am an associate specialising in construction and public procurement-related disputes and investigatory work across a number of sectors including public sector organisations, housing associations, charitable bodies and health and social care providers.
I regularly act for clients in adjudication proceedings, procurement disputes and challenges, and look to adopt a pragmatic and commercial approach, balancing my client’s objectives and the risks involved to achieve cost-effective outcomes. I also advise on building safety issues and IT contract disputes, as well as providing advice and support in wider crisis and reputational management situations.
My experience
I regularly advise and represent clients in both bringing and defending procurement challenges and managing difficulties that arise in the course of public procurement processes. I also act for and advise clients in a whole range of construction disputes and adjudications, including relating to issues arising from contractor insolvency, defective works, final account valuations, contract administration, payment mechanisms and professional negligence. I provide advice and act for clients in relation to disputes arising from IT contracts and in managing crisis and reputational management issues.
In addition, I provide advice and act for clients in relation to building and fire safety issues, including the anticipated impact of the Building Safety Bill.
My experience of resolving disputes includes the use of mediation, adjudication and litigation.
My specialisms
- Construction disputes
- Public procurement disputes and challenges
- Building safety and fire safety
- IT disputes
- Crisis and reputational management
Blog
My latest articles
Court awards housing association millions in damages in significant cladding dispute case
This ebriefing comments on the recent judgment in the case of Martlet Homes Ltd v Mulalley and Co Limited in relation to cladding fire safety defects on high-rise buildings.
Procurement Bill: Challenges, remedies and oversight – a recipe for litigation?
This ebriefing outlines the provisions in the new Procurement Bill (the Bill) about challenging a public procurement process, the remedies available, and the proposed new procurement oversight authority.
Tips for managing contractor insolvency: making the best of a bad lot
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and Brexit are very much evident across the construction industry, not least due to the sharp and continued increase in the cost of materials.
Johnny Depp -v- News Group Newspapers: Lessons in Libel
The Johnny Depp -v- News Group Newspapers trial concluded last week and has been widely publicised and reported on around the World.
Vicarious liability – reining in the scope?
The Supreme Court has allowed two appeals concerning 'vicarious liability', providing helpful clarity for claims of this kind and seemingly reining in the scope of such claims.
What’s in a name? Reputation and crisis management – part 1 of 2
Would you know how to manage an escalating social media storm? Are you confident in your plans and policies for responding to, and managing, a prominent ‘scandal’ in your charity?
Can you be liable for others posting on your social media?
Surely, as an organisation you can’t be held liable for defamatory comments made by others on your Facebook page, or can you?
The late payment of Commercial Debts (Amendment) regulations 2018
The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Amendment) Regulations (the ‘Regulations’) 2018 came into force on 26 February 2018, and apply to contracts made on or after that date.