Catherine brings with her over 20 years experience in acting for a wide range of clients including employers, contractors, developers, sub-contractors and public sector bodies, with a particular focus on construction and engineering disputes.
Commenting on her appointment, Catherine said: “This is a great opportunity to take on a new challenge, as I join one of the largest and most highly regarded construction and engineering legal teams in the eastern region. The team have been very welcoming, and I am looking forward to starting the role and to my future with Birketts.”
Stefan Harris-Wright, Partner and Head of the team, added: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Catherine to the team. We are proud to be able to offer genuine expertise and depth of practice in our construction team, and I have no doubt that Catherine will make a fantastic addition to the group.”
Catherine will be based at Birketts’ Ipswich office, and will work with colleagues across its Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Norwich offices.