Natasha Standish

Associate | Construction, Energy & Projects

Natasha is an Associate in the Construction team.

Natasha has vast experience in dealing with all forms of construction matters but now focuses on advising employers in the  social housing, retail and education sectors, but also contractors and specialist sub-contractors, in non-contentious matters.  Natasha has a particular interest in energy projects, recently being involved in a solar farm project for Rhondda Cynon Taf LA.

Natasha has worked with, drafted and negotiated amendments to the standard form JCT suite of contracts, NEC3, NEC4, PP contracts and bespoke contracts for construction and energy projects. Her previous work in disputes gives an insight into potential problems that could be dealt with in contract drafting and negotiation.

Most recently, Natasha has been assisting Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) with a development agreement relating to a multimillion-pound hotel.

Natasha plays a key role advising the board at Net Zero Industry Wales as well as being heavily involved in the governance and success of the South Wales Industrial Cluster.

She has prior experience with defect claims and advising clients on cladding and external façade works in high and mid to low rise buildings.

She recently spoke at a panel session at Renewable UK Cymru Future Energy Wales event about the role of non-industrial partners in industrial decarbonisation.

Natasha also forms part of the team working with financial institutions as well as the corporate support team advising on construction due diligence elements of transactions.

Expertise

  • Construction
  • Energy
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Recent work

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Drafting infrastructure contracts for a Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) local authority based on NEC4 ECC and PCSA both as separate and a two stage contract.

Assisting RCTCBC with a multimillion-pound hotel development

Drafting bespoke EPC and O&M contracts for development of a solar farm with 7.25MWp capacity for RCTCBC.

Adjudication for defective works against a contractor

Commencing a successful adjudication for defective works against a contractor under an amended JCT D&B (2016 edition).

SWIC and Deployment projects

Assisting with Capital Law’s involvement in the SWIC and Deployment projects.

Ascona Group

Advising Ascona Group with all elements of their construction projects.

A high scale luxury residential development

Advising on the life cycle of a high scale luxury residential development including contract administration and general project advisory work.

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  • I am immensely grateful to David at Capital Law for his exceptional support during my redundancy process. His expert knowledge in employment law, coupled with a compassionate approach, made a potentially challenging time much more enjoyable. David provided clear, practical advice and was always available to answer my questions, ensuring I felt confident and well-represented throughout. I highly recommend him and Capital Law to anyone in need of dedicated and professional employment law services.

    WP | Managing Director

  • Terrafend is a fast growing, venture capital backed sustainability company. Consequently, many of our transactions are diverse in nature and have tight execution timetables. In Sarah, we found the ideal legal counsel to guide and support our business growth. She has a strong understanding of corporate finance, great attention to detail and an innovative and pragmatic thought process – imperative for early stage businesses who have to ‘get things done’, without compromise and to the highest possible professional standards.

    Benjamin Reid | Chief Executive Officer
    Terrafend

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    Steve Edwards | Founder and CEO
    Silvertel

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    John Cordrey | Private Equity Principal
    Foresight Group

  • I can’t recommend Capital Law enough if you are selling equity in your business. The team led by Gareth Williams-Davies were thoroughly professional and were able to offer a commercially balanced view on all aspects of the transaction. The breadth of skills within Capital Law allowed Gareth to bring in specialist colleagues when required and I could not have been represented better. Gareth’s calm and experienced tone was a great advantage during some of the trickier negotiations and he was a significant factor in completing the transaction.

    Paul Daly | Founder
    Energy Saving Lighting

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    David Williams | Senior Partner
    Dunedin Capital