Katie Kent‑Jones
Katie is in our construction team and specialises in the resolution of construction, infrastructure and engineering disputes, and also non-contentious construction projects. Katie has a wealth of experience in all forms of formal dispute resolution including litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Katie has acted for companies and multinational employers, contractors and individuals in relation to stadia, power plants, and commercial and leisure premises. As a senior team member, Katie advises clients on the merits of their claim, drafts letters before action and claim documentation and instructs experts to prepare reports and counsel to advise. As part of the claim process, Katie also assists clients in preparing for and attending mediation.
Katie has extensive experience in preparing, negotiating and completing project-specific and generic framework – construction documentation, including building contracts. Katie advises clients on the specific terms of building contracts, providing a ‘red-flag’ review that identifies any clauses that clients need to be commercially aware.
Living Brodies’ values
Clients and colleagues comment on Katie’s personable and positive manner and the way she provides pragmatic, clear and collaborative advice on complex issues.
Highlights
- Katie is an active member of both the Forum for the Built Environment and Women in Property.
- Katie regularly takes part in fundraising activity for Brodies LLP and more widely.