Legal director for Chelmsford construction team
Julie Forsyth has joined Birketts’ construction team in Chelmsford as a legal director.
Julie qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and, since then, has specialised in the construction and engineering sector. With over 20 years’ experience, she was previously a partner in London and has represented and advised clients on a wide variety of infrastructure projects worldwide including airports, bridges, roads and dams. Julie has acted for engineers and their insurers, as well as main contractors, specialist sub-contractors and suppliers.
Andrew Rush, partner and head of Birketts’ construction team, says: “I’m delighted that Julie has joined Birketts. Julie’s career encompasses both contentious and non-contentious work, with an emphasis on dispute avoidance and resolution and extensive experience in international arbitration and litigation. She is also experienced in legal risk management, providing training and advice to help minimise and raise awareness of legal pitfalls within projects of all. Our construction team at Birketts continues to go from strength to strength.”
