Kerry Beattie
Partner
Construction and Engineering
Kerry has over 20 years of experience advising clients who are developing or funding commercial projects either for their own use or for sale/letting, including negotiations with funders, contractors, professionals and end users.
Her specialisms include the negotiation and drafting of bespoke contracts and professional appointments, drafting project specific amendments to industry standard forms of contract and professional appointments. Kerry also advises on construction related documents such as warranties, bonds, and crane oversail licences. She undertakes project audits, advises on contract interpretation and trains clients on the practical implementation of contracts they have entered into.
Kerry is also experienced in all aspects of dispute resolution and, in particular, disputes relating to construction and engineering related matters.
Kerry’s clients include leaders in the construction and engineering, energy and utilities sectors such as major UK developers, owner / occupiers, funders and UK based construction professionals and contractors.
Work highlights
DUE DILIGENCE
Due diligence, risk evaluation and negotiation of construction documentation for client forward funding developments ranging from £10m to £25m.
HIGH VALUE CONSTRUCTION
Preparation and negotiation of suite of construction documents for numerous commercial developments in London and the South East with values up to £60m.
CONTRACTS
Drafting and negotiating contracts for new laboratory and production facilities for clients in the technology sector.
CARE HOME SECTOR
Due diligence and negotiation of warranties for various lenders in the care home sector for funders.
TRADE CONTRACT
Risk profiling on £19m trade contract.
TIME EXTENSION
Adjudication to determine extension of time entitlement.
APPEAL
Appeal relating to construction of a ship.
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