Partner - Construction
Natalia is a partner in the Construction and Engineering team, specialising in non-contentious work. She has broad experience of drafting and negotiating construction contracts (including NEC, EPC, JCT, FIDIC), professional consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and guarantees for developers, employers, funders, consultants and contractors. Her project experience is diverse, including retail, student accommodation, fit-out, refurbishment, new-build and renewable energy projects. Natalia also provides construction due diligence in real estate acquisition and disposals, and corporate transactions. She advises on the construction aspects of facility agreements, framework agreements and call-off orders, agreements for lease and procurement routes and joint ventures. Natalia was Chair of the South West branch of the Association of Women in Property for 2015 to 2016. She is a member of Constructing Excellence (South West) Branch.
Natalia has a particular interest in the renewable and sustainable energy, and has experience in drafting and negotiation of construction documents for on-shore wind, biogas and solar projects in the UK as well as more recently the construction of EV and vertical farming facilities.
Natalia Sokolov stood out with her detailed knowledge of specialist contract areas and strong, supportive relationships with her clients. She's excellent at cutting through the legal jargon to summarise key points for her client and is always on the front foot with communications and contract developments. It has been a pleasure to work with Natalia.
- Legal 500
