CV

Claire Bennett

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - University of Law, London

BSc (Hons) Construction Management - Liverpool John Moores University

Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales 2018

Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of Ireland 2020

Ten years' experience in the Construction sector as an Engineer and Project Manager in London before qualifying as a solicitor

Senior Engineer with John Sisk & Son (Main Contractor). Project Manager with PC Harrington, Getjar and PJ Careys (specialist RC Frame Contractors).

Freelance Construction Solicitor since 2020

Services

Contract review & negotiation - providing a comprehensive overview of the proposed contract, highlighting the risk and obligations your business is exposed to, and minimising such risk through effective negotiation.

Advice on contractual issues including disputes over payment, time, variations, loss and expense, dayworks, and agreeing the final account.

Advice on ancillary documents such as Collateral Warranties, Third Party Rights, PCGs, Performance Bonds, amendments and variations of contract.

Advice on dispute avoidance and, where necessary, engaging dispute resolution procedures such as Mediation and Adjudication.

Training site teams in relation to complying with the condition of contract and other obligations.