Karen is a partner who practises in the areas of construction/infrastructure, P3 and litigation/dispute resolution. She provides strategic legal advice to minimize risk during procurement and construction based on deep experience and the latest developments in the law. She provides input in the preparation of construction and infrastructure contracts designed to avoid disputes, and during the construction phase she develops pro-active solutions to project issues. When disputes arise, she negotiates resolutions, and also acts as counsel in the mediation, arbitration and litigation of all types of construction claims, including on P3 projects.

Karen’s experience as counsel on large construction trials in the last three decades allows her to quickly understand the technical aspects of a construction claim, and to provide creative advice as to the appropriate methods to efficiently resolve disputes. She has extensive experience in disputes involving tenders, RFPs, construction contracts, builders’ liens, engineering issues, and negligence claims involving architects and engineers.

In the health care sector she acts for health authorities in relation to complex procurements, P3s and construction projects.

The author of many publications on topics of interest to the construction industry, Karen is also a frequent speaker on complex litigation and construction issues including procurement, builders’ liens, construction disputes, and settlement of multi-party litigation.