Home office: London
Also works in: Southampton, Bristol and Manchester
Simone Protheroe
Senior Associate
London Office – Mental Health Officer
Simone reviews and negotiates construction contracts including standard form JCT/NEC contracts and bespoke forms.
Simone specialising is non-contentious construction matters with a key interest in new technologies, development finance, infrastructure and energy work.
Simone joined Clarke Willmott in 2018 from a city firm specialising in social housing. Since joining Clarke Willmott, Simone had broadened her expertise to include due diligence for funders and purchasers on large corporate acquisitions, acting for the supply chain at Hinkley C, acting for house builders and developers as in infrastructure projects including railway upgrades.
How Simone can help you
Simone is extremely personable and really understand the particular drivers and requirements attached to each client. Simone specialises in ensuring contract terms achieve the client’s redlines and has a pragmatic and commercial approach to negotiation and drafting.
“Clarke Willmott’s construction team with Simone Protheroe and colleagues have been a valued lead on the legal preparation for many building contracts, for speculative development and bespoke occupier turn key delivery. We have appreciated the high quality level of support and depth of knowledge on drafting commercially viable legal documents.” Ashville Group
She was contactable, approachable, commercial (where appropriate) and ensured that the Agency’s position was protected. It is fair to say that she was instrumental in completing this transaction..
Client
… I just wanted to take an opportunity to say how much I enjoy working with you since you joined … I have always found you to be professional and prompt in conducting/completing the works we have been doing. I know that we cover a wide variety of subjects and an array of issues but you are never phased by the situation and your attention to detail is extremely well received by myself and the rest of the team at HOST. I also appreciate the support that you have provided …, we do have fun along the way.
Client
Articles by Simone and her team
Construction
The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?
As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).
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Construction
Navigating the Green Horizon
With the retail sector undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, Construction solicitor Jamie Swan looks at what practical considerations there are for contracting in the green economy from a construction perspective.
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Construction
Building Safety Act (BSA) Update – Retail Focus
The Building Safety Act 2022 came into force from 1 April 2023 following safety concerns for occupants of high rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower tragedy with the intention of improving the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings.
Read more on Building Safety Act (BSA) Update – Retail Focus
Real estate
Focus on real estate at Clarke Willmott
Clarke Willmott’s national real estate team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The team acts for commercial and residential property developers, investors, funders, occupiers, public sector bodies, major retailers, charities and private landowners.
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