Rebecca Taylor is an in-demand junior who frequently appears in construction adjudications and mediations, also holding experience of international arbitrations. She handles a diverse selection of cases covering such matters as insurance, payments and professional negligence. Her clients include housing associations, local authorities and retailers.”

CHAMBERS UK 2024, Construction

Rebecca is a construction lawyer, a TECBAR adjudicator, and accredited civil Mediator and a panel member at specialist mediation provider M4C.

In Adjudication Rebecca acts as both decision maker and party representative.  As Adjudicator Rebecca is on the TECBAR panel (in the “10 years call plus” senior list) and has also been appointed by party agreement.

Rebecca is regularly involved in payment disputes (including so called “smash and grab”) but also acts in cases involving all aspects of construction law and disputes – for example, contract interpretation, enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions, defects claims, damage to plant, subrogation and JCT insurance provisions and non-fault decennial insurance.

Rebecca’s construction practice includes international arbitration and she has recently been engaged in an ICC arbitration concerning the construction of an oil pipeline.

Rebecca delivers presentations and seminars on construction related topics.  Topics in 2017 include mediation myth busting for M4C, a Construction Act update (including “smash and grab” and jurisdiction in adjudication) for the Adjudication Society and difficult questions in civil mediation at St John’s.

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She has a good reputation and is very capable.”

Chambers UK 2022, Construction

Rebecca is technically very able but also gives practical advice in terms of different approaches and strategies in a dispute. Her commerciality has found favour with clients. She is very measured and organised and you always feel in safe hands with Rebecca.”

LEGAL 500 2021, PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

She is well regarded.”

Chambers UK 2021, Construction

In-demand junior who frequently appears in construction adjudications and mediations, and also has experience of international arbitrations. ‘Her oral advocacy skills are impressively persuasive.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Construction

Particularly recommended for large international disputes.”

Legal 500 2020, CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Rebecca has an incredible eye for detail.”

Legal 500 2019, CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

In-demand junior who frequently appears in construction adjudications and mediations. She handles a diverse selection of cases covering such matters as insurance, payments and professional negligence. ‘She always makes herself available at short notice. She picks up on everything, even when others have missed them. She is very intelligent and is not to be underestimated.’ ‘She handled a very tricky matter in a really good way and came up with a golden argument.’ “

Chambers UK 2019, CONSTRUCTION

  • Appointments:

    • Mediation: Accredited Civil Mediator, panel member at specialist mediation provider M4C
    • Adjudication: TECBAR accredited Adjudicator
    • Arbitration: Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators      

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • Barrister
    • Accredited Adjudicator
    • Accredited Civil Mediator

  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Technology and Construction Bar Association
    • Society of Construction Law
    • Adjudication Society
    • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

  • Rebecca Taylor is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.