Rachael Adekunle

Rachael is a senior associate based in Kennedys’ London office.

Interpreting, negotiating and advising on complex construction contracts is her speciality, focusing on developers, funders, contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors on various projects.

Rachael has demonstrated solid understanding of her clients needs, and delivers effective solutions in a manner which assists them in achieving their commercial goals, whilst minimising their legal risk exposure.

In light of the Building Safety Act 2022, Rachael has held a number of related training seminars for clients of the back of her extensive experience.

Whether it be due diligence in relation to the sale, purchase and leaseback of real estate assets, or drafting various types of JCT and NEC forms of building contracts in both the private and public sectors; Rachael ensures that her client’s needs are always at the forefront of her work.  

Rachael works on:

• drafting collateral warranties
• novation agreements
• deeds of variation
• letters of intent
• bonds
• parent company guarantees
• confidentiality agreements; and
• reliance letters.

With an international element, Rachael has experience in working in the following sectors: energy, rail, real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, entertainment, education and health.