Charlotte is a senior associate in the firm's construction group. Her work experience includes four years with two leading construction law firms in London.
Charlotte's expertise includes drafting, reviewing, and advising on construction contracts including NZS 3910:2003, NZS 3915:2005, and the international forms of NEC3 and FIDIC. Charlotte often acts as a probity auditor ensuring councils meet their obligations of fairness and impartiality during the tendering and procurement process.
Charlotte also regularly advises on arbitration (both national and international), construction adjudications, mediations, and litigation. She has extensive specialist experience advising on the Construction Contracts Act and other recent legislation affecting the industry.
Examples of Work
- Hawkins Construction - reviewing direct agreement and advising contractor of its rights when principal insolvent
- Canam Construction (1955) - appearing in the High Court on a judicial review application arising from an adjudicator's decision
- Christchurch City Council - drafting and reviewing various contracts, including providing draft templates and training staff on their use and implementation
- ASB Tennis Centre - reviewing, advising, and drafting sections of development agreement
- Rodney District Council, Manukau Water and Christchurch City Council - variation documentation
- Kiwi Property Management, Bunnings, and various local authorities - reviewing contracts and providing standard form conditions of tendering and conditions of contract
- Standards New Zealand - NZS 3910:2003 queries
Other Credentials
- Society of Construction Law (New Zealand) - Member
- Auckland Women Lawyers' Association - Member
- Solicitor, England and Wales
