She specialises in resolving construction, engineering and project disputes, and advises on the full range of standard form and bespoke contracts. Her disputes experience covers valuation, payment, deductions, delay, disruption, defects, termination and suspension. She has extensive experience of bringing and defending claims in the Technology and Construction Court, as well as broad experience of other dispute resolution processes, including adjudication, mediation and expert determination.
Charlotte has advised employers, joint venturers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants and she has particular experience in energy, infrastructure and PFI/PPP projects.
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Charlotte’s experience includes:
- acting for a major provider of energy services in an expert determination relating to an allegedly defective electrical energy supply
- representing a PFI entity in a large-scale, multi-party dispute surrounding defective fire-stopping works
- lead adviser assisting a major building contractor with preparations for a critical time and money compensation event on a live UK infrastructure project
- acting for a national energy services provider regarding a multi-million-pound claim for wrongful termination in relation to a long-term service contract
- lead adviser acting for a major subcontractor on a live M&E project, helping to prepare robust interconnected claims for extensions of time
- representing a major UK contractor in proceedings relating to defective installation of heating services in high-end residential properties
- acting for a multinational oil and gas provider in relation to an adjudication concerning payment issues under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
- acting for a specialist housing provider in a final account dispute with its main contractor in relation to a new-build retirement village project, including providing expert-supported quantum advice
- representing a North West university in claims against its architect and building contractor relating to defective design and workmanship of brickwork cladding on a flagship building
- acting for a leading construction and regeneration organisation in a dispute relating to defective road construction
- lead adviser acting for a specialist housing provider in relation to potential Building Safety Act 2022 claims
Defending an adjudication brought by a building contractor against a developer in respect of the valuation of the final account on a student housing project