Eversheds Mary Anne Roff named as “outstanding woman in construction law” at the European Women in Construction and Engineering Awards

• United Kingdom

• Energy and infrastructure

12-05-2015

Law firm Evershedsi s proud to announce that Mary Anne Roff, a partner in the firm’s Construction and Engineering team has been announced as the outstanding woman of the year in Construction Law, at the annual European Construction and Engineering Awards held at The Park Lane Hotel, London.

Mary Anne was nominated for the award by Global Head of Construction and Engineering, Simon Oats, with her submission being supported by glowing testimonials from her colleagues and many of the firm’s key clients.

Mary Anne is a highly regarded lawyer in her field and acts for a number of leading UK and international companies including: EDF Energy, Wm Morrison Supermarkets and Severn Trent Water. Through her involvement with Business in the Community, she was also one of the founding members of a ‘back to work’ training programme set up by various businesses in the north east in collaboration with Low Newton women’s prison.

Mary Anne is a real advocate for removing barriers to the workplace. She encourages and supports a flexible approach to work structures, ensuring that team members have the opportunity to develop and fulfil their potential. She role models that behaviour and shows that flexible working can be highly successful by herself working flexibly.

The judging panel commented:

“Mary Anne has provided strategic advice of the highest calibre on construction and engineering disputes in the UK and internationally. She shows real commitment to her clients, working hard to get to know their business and their people and building rapport and influence across those organisations including at very senior levels.”

Simon Oats Global Head of Construction and Engineering at Eversheds commented:

“No one could deserve this recognition more than Mary Anne – she is a true role model for the Eversheds team and beyond. She is renowned both for her technical skill and the ability to build the strongest of personal relationships with team and clients alike. She has been integral to our success and growth as a global team and we all congratulate heron this brilliant achievement.”

Mary Anne Roff commented:

"I am delighted to receive this award and especially for the support I have received from colleagues and clients. Awards like this are always about the team as much as the individual and this award is a testament to the quality and talent within the Eversheds construction and engineering team. It has also been a fantastic experience to participate in the WICE Awards process and celebrate achievements across the construction and engineering sector."