Rowan Turrall is Partner and Head of Boyes Turner’s Dispute Resolution and Debt Recovery team. She advises businesses and individuals on a broad range of complex disputes, with particular expertise in matters arising within the technology and construction sectors. Acting for clients ranging from SMEs to large organisations, Rowan provides strategic and commercially focused advice on contentious issues that can have significant financial and operational implications for her clients.
Rowan has over 20 years of experience advising clients on resolving their disputes. Having started as a trainee at Boyes Turner, she is now responsible for leading the firm’s Dispute Resolution team which includes specialists in property disputes, construction disputes, inheritance disputes, debt recovery and commercial disputes.
A large proportion of Rowan’s work focuses on issues arising on construction and technology projects. She frequently advises clients on dispute avoidance strategies and mitigation of risk prior to court proceedings being commenced. Where a dispute cannot be avoided then she guides her clients through litigation, mediation or adjudication.
Rowan is known for providing practical and pragmatic advice to her clients who appreciate her calm approach to the issues they face in what are very often high pressure and stressful situations.
Alongside her client work, Rowan has established and leads a thriving professional community for in-house lawyers. She organises and hosts regular roundtables, webinars, seminars and conferences, creating opportunities for General Counsel, Heads of Legal and in-house legal professionals to share experiences, discuss emerging legal and commercial issues and build valuable industry connections.
She also develops and delivers presentations on construction and dispute resolution topics, reflecting her commitment to knowledge sharing and supporting businesses in navigating complex legal challenges.
Rowan's key cases
A few of Rowan’s key cases include:
- Resolving a claim for payment by the administrator of an insolvent contractor against our client where over £8m was in dispute.
- Advising contractor and developer clients in relation to claims arising under the Building Safety Act and Defective Premises Act.
- Resolving a $3.5m dispute regarding an earn-out provision.
Rowan's awards and recognitions
- Legal 500 – Leading partner Commercial Litigation: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40
Rowan's accreditations
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
- Member of the Society of Construction Law
Rowan Turrall's expertise
Dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution
Commercial litigation
Construction disputes
Defamation & reputation management
Information technology disputes
Intellectual property disputes
Professional negligence
Property disputes
Debt recovery
Contact Rowan Turrall
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Or get in touch by phone:
0118 952 7285
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