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Catherine Gilbert

Catherine Gilbert

Associate

Qualifications: BA (Hons)

Admitted a solicitor 2004

Tel: +44 (0) 117 307 6886

catherine.gilbert@burges-salmon.com

Catherine joined Burges Salmon in 2008 having trained with Simmons & Simmons in London and Brussels and worked for Pinsent Masons for four years. Catherine specialises in the following practice areas:

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Health and Safety
  • Renewables

Catherine deals with commercial disputes mainly for clients in the construction and engineering, rail  and renewable energy sectors.  She also advises on risk management, compliance and investigation and the regulatory framework for safety.

Recent experience includes:

  • Acting for a large international company in a fatal accident investigation, including advising on the application of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007
  • Acting for a contractor in adjudication proceedings relating to claims for extensions of time and associated loss and expense claims
  • Advising a renewable energy company on the regulatory framework for safety for onshore and offshore projects