Architecture & Design · Construction Law & Legal · Dispute Resolution · Quantum / Quantity Surveying
Marina Stylianide
MSc MCIArb ARB RIBA
Architectural and Design Expert Witness
Biography
Marina Stylianide is an experienced Contracts Manager and construction professional with a multidisciplinary background in architecture, contract administration, construction law, and dispute resolution. Currently serving as Contracts Manager (Legal) at Studio Egret West, Marina is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contractual terms whilst identifying and managing associated commercial and legal risks. She also serves as a RIBA Part 3 Examiner, assessing candidates seeking professional architectural accreditation.
Prior to this, Marina held senior education and advisory roles at Foster + Partners, where she managed the Professional Practice Academy Part 3 programme, developed strategic learning initiatives, coordinated apprenticeships and outreach programmes, and collaborated extensively with universities and industry stakeholders. Her work also included contract reviews, specification development, BIM implementation, sustainability initiatives, and risk management across major international projects. Marina's expertise is underpinned by advanced academic studies in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Memberships
- ·ARB Registered Architect
- ·RIBA Chartered Member
- ·Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
- ·ETEK Registered Architect
- ·Expert Witness Certificate (Bond Solon & Cardiff University – pending)
Qualifications
- ·MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, King's College London
- ·PGDip Practice and Management in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3)
- ·Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)
- ·BSc (Hons) Architectural Studies (ARB/RIBA Part 1)
