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Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Solicitor

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Background

A graduate of the University of Manchester, Christopher has been with Helix Law since 2022. Having gained experience in commercial, construction and property disputes as he works towards qualification as a solicitor, Christopher has taken a keen interest in construction law and assisting companies and individuals resolve their disputes by adjudication, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Experience

Christopher graduated from the University of Manchester in 2012 and subsequently worked in finance and education with roles in Vietnam, London and Dubai. After moving back to the UK, Christopher passed the first set of Solicitors Qualifying Exams and joined Helix Law in 2022, working as a paralegal before formally qualifying as a solicitor in 2024.

Christopher is a member of the Construction Disputes Team having previously obtained extensive experience in property litigation. Christopher is able to advise on and secure favourable outcomes for clients in relation to commercial contracts and domestic building disputes and also in Building Safety Act 2022 disputes relating to fire safety and structural defects.

Blog posts

3 November 2026
Suspected Forged Document? Steps You Can Take to Report Forgery
If you’re involved in a business deal or are the landlord of a property, it’s alarming to receive a document that you suspect is a...
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23 October 2026
Why You Should Diarise Every Retention Release Date and Apply Properly
Every year, millions of pounds of retention funds remain unrecovered because contractors fail to apply for release, miss contractual...
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21 October 2026
No Valid Pay Less Notice? How Contractors and Subcontractors Can Recover the Full Sum Through a Smash and Grab Adjudication
If you're a contractor or subcontractor, cashflow is everything When you've applied for payment and the paying party simply doesn't pay,...
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