Practice Area Profile: construction and engineering - with Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
The LawCareers.Net PodcastShow Notes
In this Practice Area Profile episode, we speak to partner Francis Ho about his career in construction and engineering law at Charles Russell Speechlys and how this has evolved over the years. He talks about how his skills are applicable worldwide, his role in advising on contractual positions and how technology and changes in building regulations have transformed the construction industry.
Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.
You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Construction-engineering
Find out more about training at Charles Russell Speechlys with the firm's LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP
Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
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