Holly Knight

Holly is an Associate in the construction and engineering team and has a breadth of experience across contentious, non-contentious and dispute avoidance matters.

Engaged in both initiating and defending against various forms of dispute, Holly frequently acts for clients in adjudications and is adept at handling all types of construction disputes including those related to delays, payments, loss and expense, defective workmanship and claims of professional negligence. Holly is advancing her capabilities to lead on adjudications, having recently acquired experience in managing adjudications related to payment disputes, defective workmanship and claims of professional negligence.

Holly also reports on standard industry forms of contract (as amended) advising and negotiating key legal aspects concerning risk allocation between parties. This includes advising on payment terms, variations, entitlements to extension of time and / or loss and expense, suspension and termination clauses. Holly also advises on other ancillary documents such as collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, appointments, pre-construction service agreements and letters of intent.