Kirsty is a Senior Solicitor in the Commercial Disputes and Regulation team specialising in contentious construction disputes and related advisory work. Kirsty is experienced in dispute resolution across the United Kingdom, at Court and through the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

She has advised clients at all stages of disputes, from pre-action and dispute avoidance up to substantial hearings and settlement.

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Admitted

2021: Scotland

Relevant experience

Acting for a UK contractor on a c.£9.5 million Court of Session defects claim concerning allegations of historic workmanship defects including advising on prescription, expert investigations, and case strategy.
Acting for a local authority on a c.£12 million portfolio of Court of Session actions. Advising on technical and factual investigations, wider strategy, and project management of a number of live court actions.
Acting for a UK contractor on a c.£950k defects claim (pre-action) relating to historic allegations of defective workmanship and design, involving detailed factual investigations and obtaining expert input to bolster the defence of the allegations.
Advising a UK sub-contractor on claims for extensions of time and for loss and expense and on underlying contractual mechanisms.
Acting for a UK contractor on a c.£4 million claim relating to alleged historic fire safety defects under the Building Safety Act involving factual investigation, liaison with opposing solicitors, and advising on wider claim strategy including potential Building Safety Orders for associates.
Advising a UK housing provider on the application of liquidated damages, retention and termination provisions within a construction contract.
Advisory support to a UK contractor on various pre-litigation queries surrounding status of contractual documentation, and the interpretation of provisions within construction and related contracts.
Acting for a local authority on a c.£1.3 million action relating to defects in design and workmanship by contractors. Advising on factual investigations, case strategy, and legal aspects of the claim.
Advising a UK contractor on a pre-action claim for enforcement of a historic contractual indemnity provision.