Karen is an Associate in the Planning and Environmental Team and is based in our Cambridge office.
Karen acts on a wide range of planning and environmental matters for both the public and private sectors.
Prior to pursuing a career in the law, Karen gained over 15 years’ experience as an environmental engineer. Her previous experience included a wide range of planning and environmental work focussed on assessing and balancing the impacts of development.
Recent work highlights
Drafting and negotiating the s106 agreement in conjunction with a public inquiry for a significant renewable energy development.
Drafting bespoke deeds of variation for developers and affordable housing providers.
Acting for local authorities, developers and a national park.
Experience & education
Karen studied environmental engineering in New Zealand and read law through the University of London International Programmes; before completing the Legal Practice Course at De Montfort with distinction. She qualified as a Solicitor in May 2020.