Sub-contractor collateral warranties — why they matter when contractors become insolvent

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01772 229822 07501 470 752 zoe.pond@brabners.com
She advises both private and public sector clients on all aspects of high value non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
Zoe drafts, negotiates and agrees building contracts, professional appointments, subcontracts, development agreements, framework agreements, ancillary documents (e.g. collateral warranties and deeds of variation), security documents (e.g. parent company guarantees and performance bonds) and wider commercial agreements. She is familiar with industry standard forms of UK construction contracts.
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a 'Recommended Lawyer', she has a strong background in construction law and spent almost eight years working for an international law firm prior to joining our firm.
Zoe joined us in 2022 and is based in our Lancashire office.
“Zoe Pond and Jennie Jones have taken the time and effort to understand our business and the nuances it contains within the market. They offer specific advice relevant to our business to aid us in making important decisions with confidence.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027

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