International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has recruited Claire Atkins to its Projects and Construction team in Exeter.
Claire is an experienced 15 year qualified non-contentious construction specialist, joining Trower's from Paris Smith LLP, with vast experience in advising developers, landowners, pension funds, fund and asset managers, NHS bodies, landlords, tenants, funders, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants. Claire's main focus is on transactional construction matters for commercial clients where she has worked extensively on drafting and negotiating standard and bespoke forms of documentation including building contracts, bonds and guarantees, appointments, collateral warranties, novations and complex commercial property and development finance documentation.
Stephanie Canham, Partner and Head of Construction at Trowers, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Claire to our Projects and Construction team. Claire will be a great asset to the team and will play a crucial role in helping to grow the practice in the South West region and further develop client relationships."
Claire added:
"I'm thrilled to have joined the partnership and be working with my colleagues in Trowers' large construction team. I look forward to playing my part in its continued success and building further on that both regionally and nationally."