Clare Simmons
- Qualified, Solicitor of England & Wales (2019)
Clare Simmons is a London-based associate, in the non-contentious construction team. Clare qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in September 2019, and prior to joining Gowling in August 2021 she worked as a specialist non-contentious construction lawyer for an international law firm. She has experience of working across a range of UK real estate developments and international energy and infrastructure projects, advising developers, sponsors and funders.
Clare has experience drafting and negotiating a wide range construction contracts including building contracts, security documents, professional appointments and sub-contracts as well as additionally supervising preparation and management of suites of collateral warranties and third-party rights for the financing, letting and selling on of these developments. She has an advanced understanding of the market and common bankability issues for these developments and substantial experience conducting due diligence on behalf of funders and purchasers.