Jennifer Young

With around 25 years with Ledingham Chalmers, eight of those as chairman, Jennifer Young became managing partner in June, 2020.

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Jennifer continues to be ranked as a leader in the field of construction law, having been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a construction law specialist for around 20 years.

As managing partner, Jennifer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm including leading and implementing strategy, internal and external communications, governance, client management and team management.

Jennifer also supervises and manages the firm’s delivery of construction law services across Scotland. Jennifer has particular expertise in construction dispute management and resolution, and regularly advises on high-value contractual and building defect claims. She also leads and presents training for clients, focusing on commercial awareness in supply-chain contracts and transfer of risk in commercial contracts.

Jennifer is chair of CBI Scotland; and a member of YPO. She is current convenor of the Law Society of Scotland's construction law accreditation panel. In 2020, Jennifer joined the executive committee of Lawyers Associated Worldwide where she served as a representative for the Europe, Africa and Middle East region, and is now secretary of that organisation. She is also on the board of the charity Charlie House.

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