Lucy
Pearson

Advising a Japanese contractor in a dispute concerning sums owed following termination of a contract for the construction of a new airport terminal in Asia.

Acting for a Spanish contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings relating to gas processing facilities in North Africa.

Representing a North American contractor in LCIA arbitration proceedings concerning the construction of a gas plant in the Middle East.

Advising a joint venture contractor in respect of disputes arising under a contract for the construction of a port in South America.

Acting for a US-based manufacturing company in a dispute concerning commissions due on the sale of products and related services in Oman.

Acted for a global EPC contractor in international arbitrations concerning the termination of a contract for the design, construction, and commissioning of an LNG plant and associated infrastructure in Australia.*

Represented a major international infrastructure investor in proceedings in the London Technology and Construction Court and a series of adjudications concerning the design, construction and operation of a PFI Schools Project.*

Acted for a global PPP consortium in adjudicaton proceedings with procuring government department relating to the operation of one of the most important railway corridors in the United Kingdom.*

Advised a consortium of global investors in proceedings in the London Technology and Construction Court against a public authority concerning the design, construction and operation of a bond-financed acute hospital project.*

Advised a local authority in an evaluative multi-party mediation process, defending claims arising from the construction phase of a PPP project to extend a metropolitan light rail system.*

Advised a leading UK university in multiple proceedings in the London Technology and Construction Court and mediations with contractors relating to design and construction of student halls of residence.*

Represented co-investors in a PFI SPV in the investigation and development of a claim and ultimate settlement in respect of the design, construction and operation of an acute hospital.*

Advised investors in a PFI SPV and administrators in proceedings in the London Technology and Construction Court and a series of adjudication proceedings concerning the design, construction and operation of a PFI Prisons Project*

Acted for a long-term fund manager of core infrastructure assets in successfully defending adjudication proceedings regarding the operation of a large social housing PFI project.*

Advised a high net-worth individual in successful resisting adjudication enforcement proceedings in the London Technology and Construction Court. *

Lucy regularly participates in a variety of pro-bono and community engagement initiatives. Lucy was a 2024 Pro Bono Service Award Recipient and was also recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List 2024. Some of her experience includes:

- Advising a leading UK charity on the refurbishment of its London HQ.

- Assisting the Youth Justice Legal Advice Line in providing legal advice and guidance to children.

- Providing urgent advice to people at risk in Afghanistan following US and UK withdrawal.*

- Working with Kids In Need of Defence UK, who support undocumented children in the UK, to make successful British citizenship applications.*

- Providing interactive ‘Know Your Rights’ training to LGBTQ+ refugees in the UK, to improve awareness of their rights, build capacity and help reduce the demand on legal services. The training Lucy delivered focused on housing rights.*

- Mounted a successful judicial review to challenge the provision of inadequate accommodation for asylum seekers, including in the former disused military barracks at Napier Barracks.*

- Mini secondment to Hope for Justice to assist with legal research and casework for victims of modern slavery.*

- Provided advice to Ukrainians seeking information and advice about asylum, family reunification and other visas to remain in or come to the UK.*

- Participated in her previous firm's Head Start program which supports talented young people who face social, economic or cultural barriers to entering and succeeding in the legal profession.*

- Provided advice to young people in business through the Prince's Trust.*

*Denotes experience prior to joining King & Spalding