Barbara Alexander  Associate Construction and Engineering Qualifications: LLB, BA University of Canterbury Admitted a solicitor 2002 Contact:  +44 (0) 117 902 7206 barbara.alexander@burges-salmon.com Barbara began her career with Kensington Swan, a leading New Zealand law firm and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2002. She joined Burges Salmon LLP in July 2005, qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in August 2006, and became an Associate in November 2006. Barbara has a wide range of experience of both contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering law matters including: Interpreting various standard form and bespoke construction and engineering contracts. Advising clients on various construction-related issues such as design responsibility, defects, variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption, prolongation, acceleration, payment claims, final account and liquidated damages. The resolution of construction and engineering disputes, including litigation in the English and New Zealand Courts, arbitration, adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution processes such as mediations and judicial settlement conferences. Drafting consultant appointments and collateral warranties for the design and construction of base build and fit out works. General commercial litigation, including acting for individuals and companies in insolvency and debt recovery matters and appearing in the District and High Courts of New Zealand.