Joanne Clarke > Howard Kennedy LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Howard Kennedy LLP Offices
NO.1 LONDON BRIDGE
LONDON
SE1 9BG
England
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Joanne Clarke
Work Department
Construction
Position
Jo Clarke is a partner who focuses on international construction and engineering disputes. She has particular expertise in complex international arbitration and FIDIC contracts.
Jo provides advice and representation to clients involved in international construction and engineering disputes, before and after formal proceedings are commenced.
Her primary focus is international arbitration but she also acts for clients involved in other forms of dispute resolution including dispute boards and mediation.
Jo has particular experience of and expertise in the FIDIC forms of contract and often advises clients on issues and disputes arising out of contracts based on the FIDIC conditions.
She has over 23 years of experience of dispute resolution across a broad range of projects such as power and energy (including hydro and wind), civil engineering (including road and rail construction and rehabilitation), mechanical and electrical engineering, complex building and infrastructure, and hotel development.
She has acted for employers, developers, lenders, contractors, subcontractors, construction professionals and insurers across different jurisdictions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Jo is a solicitor and solicitor advocate. She has an LLB and LLM, a Diploma in International Arbitration and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Jo has experience as an international arbitrator.
With colleagues, Jo is co-author of ‘FIDIC 2017 A Practical Legal Guide’.
As well as London, Jo has worked in Paris and Brussels and is a French speaker.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Real estate > Construction: contentious
Howard Kennedy LLP has significantly bolstered its credentials in the field of construction law with its recent acquisition of Corbett & Co, a boutique firm specialising in international construction disputes. This move enhances the firm’s original focus on domestic issues, where it represents a range of clients including developers, contractors, and real estate investment funds. Heading the international team is Edward Corbett, renowned for his expertise in FIDIC contract disputes. The domestic team, led by James Stewart, undertakes mediation, adjudication, and arbitration arising out of delays, defects, insolvency, and other issues. Victoria Tyson and Joanne Clarke bring their proficiency in handling large and complex international construction and engineering disputes and arbitration, both possessing deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Private client > Art and cultural property
- Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights
- Real estate > Construction: contentious
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Film & TV
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Private prosecutions
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
- Private client > Family
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)
- Corporate and commercial > Partnership
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
- Real estate > Property litigation
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management
- Real estate > Residential property
- Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts
- Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers
- Industry focus > Hospitality and leisure
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing
- Real estate > Planning
- Dispute resolution > Professional discipline
- Real estate > Commercial property: development
- Employment > Employers
- Employment > Immigration
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- Real estate > Property finance
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency