Ben Kearton
Client and Legal Project Management Lead
30th Floor, North Tower, Beijing Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020
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50th Floor, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
+852 2521 5621
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Client and Legal Project Management Lead
Ben provides legal project management leadership on the firm's largest and most complex matters, with a particular responsibility for identifying opportunities where the application of legal project management will drive efficiency and optimise legal delivery for the Property practice group.
He has a BSc (Hons) in Project Management and over 14 years of experience in leading projects across both the public and private sectors.
In particular, Ben has managed large scale private finance procurement projects on behalf of government departments. Utilising best practice delivery methods, he has worked alongside and coordinated the activity of top tier consultancy firms and corporate banks, to manage projects to a successful financial and commercial close.
Prior to joining Pinsent Masons, Ben was a Senior Legal Project Manager with one of the world's largest law firms. He was responsible for managing a portfolio of legal projects across multiple jurisdictions and a range of sectors. Through applying recognised project management and process improvement methods, he drove efficiency in the delivery of legal matters.
Account Manager
At Vario, James is responsible for supporting the firm and our clients in assessing, identifying and successfully delivering the best specialist legal resource available.
Managing Senior Associate
Sarah specialises in commercial and regulatory disputes, with a focus on financial services litigation. She has extensive experience in high value, large-scale and complex multi-jurisdictional litigation. She has advised pillar banks and regulated entities regarding investigations and tribunals of inquiry.
Legal Director
Catherine advises UK clearing banks, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on property development and investment finance involving a range of asset types, including retail units, self-storage facilities, care homes, housebuilding, private rented sector schemes, prime residential property and social housing.
Associate
Naiara advises locally and internationally in the construction sector, acting on behalf of global contractors, both in court and under various international arbitration rules (including CIAM and ICC). In addition, she regularly advises them on their day-to-day contractual relationships; their relationship with subcontractors and clients; and the review of contracts.
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