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Since qualifying into the construction team, Laura has developed expertise across a range of non-contentious matters.
Laura approaches her work in a diligent manner to ensure her clients enjoy positive outcomes. Whether it is a new instruction or repeat work for an existing client, Laura utilises her experience dealing with non-contentious matters to find cost-effective and pragmatic solutions to problems.
Laura deals exclusively with public sector clients, assisting them with a wide range of non-contentious construction matters. She has particular expertise dealing with standard form contracts – including the JCT and NEC suites – and is able to assist clients with drafting bespoke amendments to suit their individual needs.
Laura also has experience appointing consultants, drafting pre-construction services agreements and handling school expansion projects. She can interpret contracts and help draft innovative deeds of variation to resolve problems.
Across this array of non-contentious matters, Laura works assiduously to achieve positive outcomes for her clients.
Case highlights
Formalisation of new homes contracts
- Assisting a London-based local authority with putting contracts into place for over 15 new homes schemes based on standard form JCT contracts and amendments
Redevelopment sites and leisure hubs
- Working with various local authorities to draft and negotiate construction contracts (including enabling works packages) based on the NEC3 form of contract