 Lisa RushtonLisa is an Associate Director at Overford Limited, who provide dispute resolution services, expert witness services and commercial management support. Lisa’s background is quantity surveying and she specialises in management of disputes, adjudications and litigation for construction companies throughout the UK and beyond. With 30 years experience in the construction industry, working predominantly with main contractors and subcontractors, Lisa understands first hand the challenges facing the industry and the financial pressures it brings at every level. Lisa has a vast experience in the building, rail and utilities sectors, with Lisa’s most recent experience focussing on civil engineering and infrastructure. Lisa holds the BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, is a qualified adjudicator, and a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. |
 Jessica WhistonJessica Whiston is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Fellow of CIArb, Quantum Expert and Director at Pyments. Having a previous background in contracting, Jess is now a Director in a multi-disciplinary providing consultancy services and advice principally in relation to commercial matters, dispute resolution and dispute management. Jess brings a wealth of commercial and contractual experience to her role, predominantly in construction and civil engineering, and consults on a range of projects, giving expert witness services, dispute resolution services, and party advisor on a wide range of construction disputes across the UK. |
Sam WallisSam Wallis is a Principal Associate in the Construction team at Gowling WLG in Birmingham. Sam helps clients to avoid or resolve their construction disputes. Sam has experience of the full range of construction issues including defects, delay and payment. He is an advocate for adjudication as a quick and effective dispute resolution mechanism. Sam prides himself on providing pragmatic advice in a straightforward and friendly manner. |
 Priya KalePriya Kale is an Associate in the Projects team at Anthony Collins. She supports local authorities, housing associations, charities, social businesses and other public sector clients. She provides advice on various construction and engineering contracts, procurement strategy, dispute avoidance and ADR. Priya holds dual qualifications as an Advocate in India and a Solicitor in England and Wales. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and her educational background includes MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution from King’s College London and LL.M from Queen Mary University of London. |
