Aurelia Russo

Prior to joining Kirkland, Aurelia was involved in the following matters:

Non-Contentious Construction

• Assisting in the preparation and negotiation of design and build contracts for numerous contractors and developers in the UK.
• Assisting in the preparation of a template EPC contract and bespoke supply agreement for a mining project in Mauritania. 
• Assisting in the preparation and negotiation of trade contracts and all associated construction documentation for multiple mixed use developments in the UK on behalf of a developer, including the provision of contract administration support throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Reviewing and reporting on construction contracts on behalf of contractors and developers. 
• Assisting in the preparation and negotiation of several building contracts on behalf of high net worth individuals.
• Advising on the preparation and negotiation of consultant appointments for a range of commercial and residential projects in the UK.  
• Working on UK local government construction projects, including administering framework agreements, and advising on public procurement rules and tender processes.

Contentious Construction

• Acting for the successful claimants in notable energy from waste litigation in the Technology and Construction Court in the UK, namely: Energy Works (Hull) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 3275 (TCC); and Essex County Council v UBB Waste (Essex) Limited [2020] EWHC 1581 (TCC).
• Successfully representing clients in numerous adjudications, mediations and alternative dispute resolution procedures in the UK.