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Rebecca May

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Construction (contentious) - Ranked: ‘Both Jonathan Hutt and Rebecca May are diligent in their approach to the matter at hand. They are open to challenge and willing to discuss another perspective on an issue.’

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Rebecca is a Senior Associate in the Real Estate and Construction group advising on the avoidance and resolution of domestic and international disputes across sectors including stadia, healthcare, commercial properties and residential developments. She is described by clients as "an invaluable asset to Taylor Wessing". 

Expertise

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Real estate & construction
Construction & engineering

CV

Since 2022 Senior associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2022 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2018 Associate, RPC, London
2015 - 2017 Trainee solicitor, RPC, London
2017 Admitted as a lawyer, England, Wales
2015 Legal Practice Course, BPP University
2014 BA Law from Downing College, Cambridge

Career

Since 2022 Senior associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2022 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2018 Associate, RPC, London
2015 - 2017 Trainee solicitor, RPC, London

Education

2017 Admitted as a lawyer, England, Wales
2015 Legal Practice Course, BPP University
2014 BA Law from Downing College, Cambridge

Awards

Legal 500 UK 2023

Featured

Construction (contentious) - Ranked: ‘Both Jonathan Hutt and Rebecca May are diligent in their approach to the matter at hand. They are open to challenge and willing to discuss another perspective on an issue.’

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