Alexandra Bodnar is a leading construction and commercial barrister, who is consistently highly ranked in the legal directories for her construction, professional negligence and insurance work. She was named Construction Junior of the Year 2024 at the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards.
She specialises in complex, high-value disputes, with a focus on major construction, infrastructure and energy projects, as well as commercial supply and technology contracts. A significant part of her practice involves fire safety/BSA claims and building defects claims. She is frequently instructed in claims with a professional negligence angle, property damage claims and claims involving difficult insurance coverage issues (such as joint names issues).
A core aspect of Alex’s work concerns the financing and insurance of construction and commercial contracts. This encompasses UK and international bonds, guarantees and letters of credit, and dealing with injunctions and indemnities in connection with those arrangements. She also has significant experience of PFI projects and PFI financing.
In addition to her work as an advocate in Court and in front of Tribunals, Alex advises clients on dispute avoidance and strategic claims management. She is known for combining technical expertise with commercially focused advice. She is also a qualified TEBCAR adjudicator.
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