May Winfield has been appointed as the new global director of commercial, legal and digital risks at Buro Happold.
Winfield takes the lead on all commercial, legal and insurance matters. She will develop new policies, systems and procedures on all services relating to construction technology, information management and BIM as well managing the risk of implementing new digital-related technologies and services.
Winfield is recognised within the sector as an expert in her field having spent 16 years working as a senior construction and insurance lawyer, and is a regular speaker and author on construction law and tech. She has considerable knowledge in dispute resolution, contract negotiation and risk management.
Previously Winfield worked as associate director and then as head of commercial and legal: cities and digital at the firm.
Buro Happold CEO James Bruce said: “As a dynamic, forward-thinking business, we’re always looking to improve and expand our digital offering to our clients, and May [Winfield] will play a crucial role in delivering these aspirations.
“May’s reputation within the industry speaks for itself and to have her expertise in leading such a vital part of our business is invaluable.”
Winfield said: “It’s a privilege to be able to lead on the legal strategy of the business, as well as the development and implementation of new policies and systems that allow Buro Happold to do what it does best – provide an innovative range of digital and construction technology services to its global client base.”
