Li Yen Lim
Managing Associate @Freeths
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Associate @Freeths
EDUCATION
University of Nottingham
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
SKILLS
ABOUT LI YEN LIM
I am a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales with significant advocacy experience as a qualified barrister in England and an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia.My specialist areas are complex construction, the Building Safety Act 2022 and commercial dispute resolution. Building on my experience in court proceedings, adjudication and mediation, I have successfully negotiated settlements to resolve disputes and save legal costs for clients. With the Freeths Building Safety Act Focus Group, I am a BSA Ambassador and actively involved in advising on legal remedies and BSA related issues. Recent cases:• Acted for a leading property developer in a dispute involving contaminated land. Successful settlement before legal proceedings became necessary• Acted for a developer in an expert determination. Successful on all issues and recovered costs.• Acted for a multi-national manufacturer in a fire claim due to machine failure. Successful settlement before trial.• Acted for a hotel and leisure venue in a multi-party claim for defects. Successful settlement before trial.Acted in a complex claim involving the sponsorship of Formula 1 racing in China and South East Asia. Successful settlement before trial. Acted for an established Chinese jeweller in Birmingham in a dispute. Successful settlement before legal proceedings became necessary.Successfully defended local authority in a summary judgment application by contractor for interim payment, recovered costs and claim discontinued. Volkerlaser Ltd v Nottingham City Council [2016] EWHC 1501• Acted for architect in a professional negligence claim. Interim applications and a successful defence in a six-week trial in the Technology and Construction Court - McGlinn v Thomas No.2 [2006] EWHC 2322, No.3 [2007] All ER(D) 272, No.4 [2007] All ER(D) 286 and No.5 [2007] All ER(D) 475.• Acted for a multi-national in a complex lease dispute involving injunctive relief - Asas Cergas SB v Sin Kean Boon Metal Industries SB [2003] 4 All Malaysia Report 89
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