Sue Harris is a Senior Director in the Construction & Engineering team bringing more than 35 years’ experience in dispute resolution and over 29 years within the firm’s Construction & Engineering practice. Sue is recognised for her expertise in complex construction disputes, building safety claims and high-value multi-party litigation.

Sue advises developers, contractors, freeholders, management companies and leaseholder groups on some of the most significant issues affecting the built environment, including claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972, the Building Safety Act 2022, building safety remediation disputes and fire safety-related claims. Her experience includes acting for clients such as Avant Group companies, RG Securities group companies and Celestia Management Company Limited, as well as advising on a number of leading reported cases.

Sue helps clients to navigate high-stakes disputes where the outcome can have a significant financial impact. From holding those responsible for defects to account on behalf of leaseholders, to successfully defending businesses against high-value claims, Sue provides clear advice tailored to each client’s objectives.

Memberships & professional associations:.

• Former president and current company secretary of Leeds Law Society
• Director of Leeds Law Society
• Parliamentary Liaison representative for Leeds Law Society
• Chair of the Court Liaison Group
• Chair of the Technology and Construction Court User Group (Yorkshire)
• Member of the committee of the Business and Property Court Forum
• Member of the Business and Property Courts User Group
• Women’s Officer of the North East Leeds Constituency Labour Party
• Committee Member of the Labour Business Forum including member of the Built Environment sub group
• Member of a select small group (invitation only) BSA Working Group – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
• Member of select group (invitation only) Disclosure Review Working Group.