Gowling WLG has welcomed a new partner, Mike Stewart, to its construction and engineering disputes team in London.
Mike joins the firm with nearly 25 years of experience advising on complex, high value disputes arising out of major infrastructure and energy projects, particularly in the Middle East. He has advised on disputes arising out of projects in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq, as well as India and Sri Lanka.
Mike, whose practice has a focus on Turkish contractors, provides ongoing project counsel advice during the execution phase of projects, appears before dispute boards and acts as an advocate in major international arbitrations.
Prior to joining the firm Mike was a partner at Wikborg Rein, having previously been a partner at K&L Gates and Pinsent Masons.
Mike said: "I'm excited to be joining the team at Gowling WLG, which is known for its leading disputes practice, and working with this talented group of lawyers to advise clients across the construction, infrastructure and energy industries."
Michael O'Shea, partner and head of the contentious construction team at Gowling WLG, said: "We're really pleased to have Mike on board. He brings a wealth of international experience and joins a strong team that has an impressive track record of successfully acting for clients in complex disputes. Mike's arrival will help us build on this and increase our support to clients in this space."