Karen Paley

Karen is a Senior Associate in the Construction and Engineering team at Burges Salmon LLP, having joined the team on qualification in 2014.

Karen specialises in contentious Construction and Engineering and has significant experience in complex trouble shooting advice and strategy in order to avoid costly disputes, as well as in advising on contractor insolvency issues. She is also highly experienced in adjudication, arbitration, the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes and enforcement proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court.

Karen’s key interests are in renewable energy projects and in the creation of infrastructure that contributes to Net Zero. Karen also has particular experience in working for public sector and defence clients, as well as in hospitality and leisure.