Construction & Commercial Law Solicitor – Samantha Greer
Practical, commercially focused advice for contracts, projects and disputes.
Whether you are negotiating a construction contract, managing risk on a live project, facing a payment dispute or putting a commercial agreement in place, the legal detail can directly affect time, cost and control.
Samantha Greer is a Consultant Construction & Commercial Solicitor at The Legal Practice. Qualified in 2009, she brings extensive in-house and private practice experience across construction, engineering, rail and commercial contracts.
Samantha Greer
Consultant Construction & Commercial Solicitor
- Qualified as a solicitor in 2009
- Construction, engineering and rail experience
- SRA-regulated independent law firm
Construction and commercial advice that supports the bigger picture
A contract should do more than record a deal. It should allocate risk clearly, support delivery and provide a workable route forward if circumstances change.
Samantha advises developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, property owners and businesses on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Her advice is tailored to the client’s commercial objectives, the stage of the project and the practical pressures facing the business.
From an early contract review to a dispute on a live project, Samantha focuses on the issues that matter most: the client’s obligations, exposure, leverage and realistic options.
How Samantha can help
Construction contracts and project documentation
Construction projects often involve several contracts and multiple parties. Inconsistent or unclear documents can create gaps in responsibility, unexpected liabilities and avoidable disputes. Samantha can advise on:
- JCT, NEC and bespoke forms of construction contract;
- design and build contracts, building contracts and subcontracts;
- consultant appointments and professional team agreements;
- collateral warranties, third-party rights and letters of intent;
- schedules of amendments and project-specific contract terms;
- tender, procurement and confidentiality documentation; and
- risk allocation involving payment, design responsibility, insurance, indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property and termination.
The aim is to identify material risk before signature and help the parties put in place terms that are clear, proportionate and workable.
Commercial agreements
Samantha also advises businesses on the contracts that support their day-to-day operations and growth. Her commercial contract work includes:
- supply of goods and services agreements;
- consultancy agreements and business-to-business terms and conditions;
- confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements;
- collaboration, agency and distribution agreements;
- technology and software-as-a-service agreements;
- contractual provisions dealing with intellectual property and data; and
- renewal, termination and exit arrangements.
Her approach combines legal analysis with practical negotiation, helping businesses protect their position without losing sight of the deal they want to achieve.
Contract review, drafting and negotiation
Samantha reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts for businesses at different levels of the construction and engineering supply chain. She can provide a focused risk report, proposed amendments and negotiation support, helping decision-makers understand which terms are acceptable, which need to change and where a commercial compromise may be appropriate.
Advice can cover individual contracts or support a wider approach to contract governance, approval processes and recurring terms across the business.
Payment disputes, adjudication and construction disputes
Construction disputes can place immediate pressure on cash flow, delivery and business relationships. Samantha advises on the contractual and commercial position at an early stage and helps clients choose a proportionate strategy.
This may include advice on payment notices and pay less notices, unpaid applications, disputed variations, delay, defects, breach of contract, final accounts and adjudication. Where a matter requires litigation, enforcement or additional specialist input, Samantha can work with The Legal Practice’s dispute resolution team and external counsel where appropriate.
Live project support and contract management
Legal advice is often most valuable before a problem becomes a formal dispute. Samantha can support clients during project delivery by helping them understand and apply the contract, including:
- contractual notice and communication requirements;
- variations, change control and scope issues;
- payment mechanisms, valuations, retentions and final accounts;
- extensions of time, delay, disruption and loss and expense issues;
- defects, performance concerns and contractual remedies; and
- commercial strategy for difficult negotiations and project recovery.
Rail and infrastructure sector experience
Samantha has particular experience in rail, infrastructure, construction technology and engineering. She has advised organisations and supply-chain partners on design and build arrangements, technology contracts, track and signalling projects, depots and stations, maintenance agreements, tender support, contractual risk and multi-party negotiations.
Her sector familiarity helps her understand the operational context behind the documents and focus quickly on the provisions most likely to affect delivery, liability and payment.
Suspension, termination and exit strategy
Suspending work or terminating a contract can have serious consequences if the contractual or statutory requirements are not followed. Samantha can review the relevant rights, notices and risks before action is taken and advise on a controlled commercial exit or response to threatened termination.
Who Samantha advises
Developers, property owners and construction employers;
Main contractors and specialist subcontractors;
Architects, engineers, project managers and other consultants;
Rail, infrastructure and construction technology businesses;
Manufacturers, suppliers and service providers;
Start-ups, owner-managed businesses and engineering SMEs; and
Established companies, major contractors and PLCs.
We carry out conflict and scope checks before accepting any instruction.
Why clients choose Samantha
About Samantha Greer
Samantha Jane Greer LL.B, LL.M qualified as a solicitor in 2009. She has built her career advising major infrastructure businesses, national housebuilders, contractors, specialist engineering SMEs and supply-chain partners on complex contractual and commercial matters.
Her previous experience includes senior in-house and private practice work involving MJ Gleeson PLC, Buckles Solicitors and Balfour Beatty’s Rail Engineering and Technology division. Her work has covered JCT and NEC contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, project delivery, payment and contract disputes, suspension and termination, legal training and UK and international contract negotiations.
Samantha was a finalist for Best Woman in Construction Law at the 2019 WICE Awards. She is valued for her ability to understand detailed contracts, identify the key commercial risks and communicate practical options clearly.
Samantha Greer is an SRA-regulated solicitor. SRA number: 442134.
Working with The Legal Practice
The Legal Practice is an independent law firm established in 2004. From our office near Wembley Stadium, we advise individuals and businesses across London and throughout England and Wales.
Our aim is to provide expert legal advice with a genuinely personal service. We will take time to understand the issue, explain the available options in plain English and agree the scope of work and charging basis before substantive work begins.
- Appointments by telephone or video call;
- in-person appointments at Wembley and other meeting locations where suitable;
- clear information about scope, costs and next steps; and
- support from one firm where a matter crosses construction, commercial, property, dispute resolution or employment issues.
When should you contact a construction solicitor?
Early advice can preserve options and reduce the cost of dealing with a problem later. Consider seeking advice if:
- you have received a construction contract, subcontract, appointment or warranty for signature;
- a tender or negotiation contains unfamiliar or one-sided risk;
- a project is changing and the contract process is not being followed consistently;
- payment is late, reduced, withheld or disputed;
- there are allegations of delay, defects, breach or non-performance;
- you are considering adjudication or have received an adjudication notice;
- suspension or termination is being considered or threatened; or
- a commercial relationship needs to be renegotiated, documented or brought to an end.
Frequently asked questions
Can Samantha review JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts?
Yes. Samantha advises on JCT, NEC and bespoke construction and engineering contracts, as well as subcontracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, letters of intent and schedules of amendments. The precise scope and timetable will be agreed after the documents and commercial priorities have been considered.
Can you help with a construction payment dispute or adjudication?
Yes. Samantha can advise on payment provisions, notices, disputed applications, variations, final accounts and adjudication strategy. The first step is usually a focused review of the contract, notices, payment documents and key correspondence so that the available options can be assessed quickly.
Do you act for developers, contractors and consultants?
Samantha advises clients at different levels of the construction and engineering supply chain, including developers, property owners, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers. We can only act after completing conflict and scope checks.
Can you help if the project is already in difficulty?
Yes. Advice may still help clarify contractual rights, notice requirements, payment positions and dispute options. However, timing can be critical, particularly where a notice, response or adjudication deadline may apply, so it is sensible to seek advice promptly.
Does Samantha advise on commercial contracts outside construction?
Yes. Samantha advises businesses on a range of commercial agreements, including supply and services contracts, consultancy agreements, terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements, collaborations, agency and distribution arrangements and technology or software-as-a-service contracts.
Does Samantha advise rail and infrastructure businesses?
Yes. Rail and infrastructure are important areas of Samantha’s experience. She has advised on engineering, design and build, technology, maintenance, tender and supply-chain contracts, as well as contractual risk and disputes arising from project delivery.
Do I need to be based in London?
No. The Legal Practice advises businesses across England and Wales. Meetings can usually be arranged by telephone or video call. In-person appointments may also be available through the firm’s Wembley office or another suitable meeting location.
How will legal fees be calculated?
After an initial discussion and document review, we will confirm the proposed scope, charging basis and likely costs in writing before work begins. A fixed fee may be available for a clearly defined contract review, depending on the volume of documents, complexity and required turnaround time.
Speak to Samantha Greer
Whether you are negotiating a new contract, trying to protect a live project or facing a dispute, early advice can help you understand the risks and choose a commercially sensible next step.
DISCUSS YOUR MATTER
Call 020 8903 7017 | Email tlp@thelegalpractice.co.uk
When enquiring, please mention Samantha Greer and Construction & Commercial Law.
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The Legal Practice Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA ID: 402063. The information on this page is general information only and is not a substitute for legal advice on your particular circumstances.