Frances specialises in working with clients to resolve disputes on construction, energy and infrastructure projects and help to achieve their commercial objectives. Before qualifying as a lawyer, she worked as a project manager in London for 10 years, so has experience of delivering projects on time and to budget and an understanding of the commercial drivers for clients and the need for practical, workable advice and solutions. She also has extensive prior experience working in the public sector. 

Frances is experienced in all forms of informal and formal dispute resolution methods, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation, and deals with cases in England, Scotland & Wales. These include disputes across a variety of sectors including large infrastructure projects for marine, transport, energy from waste, school and hospital PFIs, and FM contracts. Frances acts for employers, contractors, sub-contractors, FM contractors and professional consultants of all kinds. 

Frances is Membership Secretary for the Central Scotland Branch of Women in Property, and regularly gives talks and training on dispute resolution issues. She is also a member of the National Association for Women in Construction.