Charlotte Mears
Charlotte Mears
Charlotte Mears
Biography
Charlotte是博闻国际建设工程诉讼团队律师。
她主要处理建设工程权利主张和争议,拥有多个领域的复杂国际仲裁和建设争议的工作经验(包括能源、油气和混合用途地产)。
2016年加入博闻新加坡办公室之前,Charlotte曾在博闻阿布扎比办公室工作。她近期在新加坡办公室完成了带薪实习。
Charlotte具有英格兰和威尔士律师执业资格。
Admissions
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England and Wales
Related Practice Areas
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Construction Disputes
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Real Estate
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