Christabel Sutton

Paralegal

I am a paralegal in the Construction department at Fladgate.

About

I am a commercial construction paralegal who works closely with Olivia Bateman. Prior to moving into private client, I worked in private wealth and dispute resolution, which allows me to analyse matters with a view to avoid any potential disputes. I have experience within the construction industry to date through advising an reputable institutions, developers, investors, public authorities and contractors.

I studied law at the University of Reading before obtaining an LLM in Commercial Law at BPP University and completing the Bar Professional Training Course.

I am fluent in Chinese Mandarin and Malay languages. I am also qualified to practise in Malaysia.

Outside of the work environment, I enjoy a good book and when I visit warmer countries I like to go scuba diving.

Expertise

The scale and duration of projects in this sector call for specialist expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts. Our team has extensive experience in contracts for supply, installation, construction and facilities management, appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and parent company guarantee

Our large dedicated construction team provide non-contentious and contentious construction advice on domestic and international matters. We have acted for many of the leading funds and investors into the UK construction industry as well as a number of suppliers.

We advise on all the key issues affecting the property industry, including regeneration and development schemes, investment, funding, construction matters, property disputes, portfolio management, planning, taxation and the creation of corporate structures.

We support high net worth individuals and families, both in the UK and internationally, in identifying and then implementing the arrangements that best suit their individual needs.

We provide an efficient and comprehensive service on all matters relating to the planning and administration of estates, wills and taxes.

Our experience in the fields of trusts and tax planning enables us to deliver practical and intelligible solutions to wealthy and landed families and, more recently, successful entrepreneurs and businesses.

We are well-placed to assist clients with all aspects of the ownership of significant personal assets to ensure an appropriate balance between commercial interests and family wealth planning.