Lucy is a specialist in the resolution of construction, engineering and projects disputes. She has particular expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors and in PFI/PPP disputes. Lucy is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers where she is recommended for being technically excellent and delivering pragmatic solutions.
Lucy is a specialist in the resolution of construction, engineering and projects disputes. She has particular expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors and in PFI/PPP disputes. Lucy is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers where she is recommended for being technically excellent and delivering pragmatic solutions.
Lucy advises across the full range of contentious construction, engineering and projects matters. This includes in relation to issues of valuation, payment, deductions, delay, disruption, defects, termination and suspension. Lucy advises on both bespoke and standard form contracts (including JCT, NEC, ICC, FIDIC, LOGIC and IChemE) and has particular expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors and PFI/PPP projects.
Lucy is recommended in the Legal 500 and in Chambers where it is said she is “an exceptional lawyer who understands the client’s needs”, “technically impressive” and “very practical and straight to the point”. Lucy is also included in the global Acritas Stars database as a stand-out lawyer and in Who’s Who Legal as a Future Leader.
Expérience
Acting for an energy provider in a EUR 35 million+ LCIA final account arbitration relating to the design and construction of an offshore wind farm
Acting for authorities, project companies, contractors and service providers in respect of a range of contentious PFI matters, including matters related to defects, performance, contract interpretation and deductions
Advising on a number of rail disputes including claims for defects, variations and delay under framework agreements and stand-alone contracts for works
Advising a global leader in power source technology in a USD 50m+ dispute arising out of delays to completion of a multi-fuel combustion engine power plant
Acting for a global oil & gas company in relation to various disputes regarding onshore and offshore installations
Conducting a series of adjudications arising out of the design and construction of an energy-from-waste plant on matters concerning variation and delay
Acting for the EPC contractor in relation to a termination dispute arising out of the design and construction of a new process plant
Advising on number of projects on matters concerning fire safety
"Excellent litigator, who has standout expertise in project, construction and engineering disputes."