Band 3
Band 3
About
Provided by Kate A Corby
Practice Areas
Kate acts for employers, main contractors, sub-contractors and joint venture partners from across the world on disputes concerning issues such as project delays, cost overruns and defective work. She has been involved in disputes arising out of projects from Kazakhstan in the East to Panama in the West, but in recent years has had a particular focus on projects in the Middle East. Kate is also active in advising clients on project and contract management and dispute avoidance.
In addition, Kate has particular experience in advising on and coordinating large multijurisdictional product recalls as well as providing product liability, safety and regulatory compliance advice across a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, electronics and consumer goods. She is recognised as an expert in this field at governmental level, having been invited by the UK government to be part of a steering group making recommendations about consumer product recall processes and took a leading role in preparation of the BSI Code of Practice in this area.
Professional Memberships
Society for Construction Law - Member
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Member
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) - Member
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors - Honorary Solicitor and Affiliate Member
Chambers Review
UK
Kate Corby defends clients in complex arbitrations, often arising from construction delays and damages, in claims against contractors. She is well-versed in handling ICC-seated arbitrations.
Kate Corby acts for a range of clients, including those in the construction, cosmetics and automotive sectors. Her product-focused work includes regulatory and litigious matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kate is hugely experienced and has a really deep understanding of what clients need in any given case.She is always on top of the issues and delivers huge value for clients."
"Kate has a high level of expertise in this area. She speaks from a position of authority."
"Kate is extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive."
"Kate has a very good strategic mind and is an incredible leader. She is incredibly hard-working and incisive."
"Kate has provided us with high quality, prompt and cost-effective legal assistance. She has dealt with an extraordinarily complex matter in a highly efficient and commercially-minded manner."
"Kate is incredibly good and runs an effective team."
"Kate is hugely experienced and has a really deep understanding of what clients need in any given case.She is always on top of the issues and delivers huge value for clients."
"Kate has a high level of expertise in this area. She speaks from a position of authority."
"Kate is extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive."
"Kate has a very good strategic mind and is an incredible leader. She is incredibly hard-working and incisive."
"Kate has provided us with high quality, prompt and cost-effective legal assistance. She has dealt with an extraordinarily complex matter in a highly efficient and commercially-minded manner."
"Kate is incredibly good and runs an effective team."
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