Kimberley Eyssell

Partner
Kimberley excels at managing risks and proactively resolving disputes in construction projects.
Kimberley excels at managing risks and proactively resolving disputes in construction projects.

About

Kimberley is Head of Construction and Engineering. She is a seasoned expert in resolving construction disputes, with over 20 years of experience. She excels at identifying key issues and guiding clients towards effective resolutions.

Her extensive track record includes representing parties in adjudication, arbitration, court proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court, and various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Kimberley also adeptly navigates contractual issues that arise during live projects to steer her clients to successful outcomes.

Kimberley began her career at a large national firm and later worked in the City before joining Stevens & Bolton in 2017. She represents all parties in the contractual chain, including large corporate occupiers, contractors, and construction professionals across various sectors. Her deep knowledge of industry-standard agreements like JCT and NEC, along with bespoke trade contracts, makes her a valuable asset.

Industry engagement

A regular speaker at industry events, Kimberley is also the Surrey/Sussex Regional Coordinator for the Society of Construction Law.

Expertise
Construction and engineering disputes Construction and engineering projects Industrial and logistics

Experience

  • Recent work
    • Main Contractor Dispute: Successfully resolving a complex mechanical & electrical dispute in the Technology and Construction Court through multi-party mediation.
    • Fire Safety Adjudication: Representing a specialist sub-contractor in adjudication proceedings concerning fire safety issues in university accommodation.
    • Façade Sub-Contractor Mediation: Resolving a defects claim for a specialist façade sub-contractor through mediation.
    • Car Manufacturer Advisory: Advising a car manufacturer on claims against a contractor and consulting engineer for hard standing construction at a distribution facility.
    • Final Account Dispute: Achieving a successful adjudication for a main contractor in a final account dispute related to a central London office development.
    • Energy Savings Performance Agreement: Advising a build and maintenance contractor on payment entitlement under an energy savings performance agreement.
  • Qualifications and recognition

    Kimberley is recognised as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 for Construction and is ranked in the Chambers Directory.

  • Main Contractor Dispute: Successfully resolving a complex mechanical & electrical dispute in the Technology and Construction Court through multi-party mediation.
  • Fire Safety Adjudication: Representing a specialist sub-contractor in adjudication proceedings concerning fire safety issues in university accommodation.
  • Façade Sub-Contractor Mediation: Resolving a defects claim for a specialist façade sub-contractor through mediation.
  • Car Manufacturer Advisory: Advising a car manufacturer on claims against a contractor and consulting engineer for hard standing construction at a distribution facility.
  • Final Account Dispute: Achieving a successful adjudication for a main contractor in a final account dispute related to a central London office development.
  • Energy Savings Performance Agreement: Advising a build and maintenance contractor on payment entitlement under an energy savings performance agreement.

Kimberley is recognised as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 for Construction and is ranked in the Chambers Directory.

Kimberley Eyssell is the standout partner. Highly engaged and communicative, with a great understanding of disputes strategy that is tuned to our business and the pathways to the right outcomes for us.
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