Specialist solicitors to the international construction and engineering industries

International Construction & Arbitration

Expert Legal Support Across Borders

Cross-border developments present numerous legal, commercial and logistical challenges. Our international construction team provides clear, commercial solutions for projects of every scale and complexity, supporting contractors, developers, consultants and investors throughout the project lifecycle and across all major jurisdictions.

Whether you need guidance on contract procurement, risk allocation, dispute resolution or enforcement, our advice reflects the realities of working across jurisdictions. When disputes arise, we deliver decisive representation in international arbitration, dispute boards, adjudication and mediation.

Comprehensive Project Advisory

Guiding international projects from inception to completion, our full-spectrum non-contentious services include:

Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Expertise in FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, bespoke international EPC contracts and back-to-back subcontracts
Risk Management: Advice on first-of-a-kind projects, cutting-edge technologies and complex engineering risks
Procurement Strategy: Guidance on structuring joint ventures, PPPs and innovative delivery models
Joint Ventures & Consortium Agreements: Structuring and advising on collaborative arrangements for international infrastructure and energy projects

International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Our international construction dispute resolution team is recognised for resolving high-value, technically complex disputes worldwide. We represent clients in all major arbitral forums, including ICC, DIAC, UNCITRAL and ad hoc proceedings, with cases seated in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Our expertise covers disputes involving EPC contracts, FIDIC forms and bespoke international agreements, as well as claims arising under joint ventures, PPPs and complex procurement models. We regularly advise on issues such as:

Delay, disruption and performance guarantees
Defects and technical failures
Termination, suspension
Payment disputes, including price escalation and VAT

To download our International Arbitration Brochure, please click here.

Experience Across Continents and Sectors

Our market-leading team has advised on projects in over 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. We have deep experience across sectors including:

Energy & Renewables: Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, nuclear, energy-from-waste
Infrastructure: Metro systems, roads, ports, airports, tunnelling
Oil & Gas: FPSOs, FSOs, LNG facilities, pipelines, decommissioning
Process Plants & Industrial: Petrochemical, manufacturing, bottling plants
Commercial Developments: High-rise residential, mixed-use, hospitality projects

Work with us, and your interests are proactively and robustly pursued by a team that offers the technical depth and personalised attention of a specialised boutique practice, and consistently achieves outstanding outcomes for our clients’ international projects.

Where necessary, we collaborate with local counsel across jurisdictions to ensure our clients receive seamless, coordinated support wherever their projects or disputes are located. Through our extensive global network, we can engage experienced lawyers in relevant jurisdictions, allowing us to deliver integrated solutions that reflect a combination of international best practice, specialist technical knowledge and the local legal environments.

Speak with Ben Mellors

Ben Mellors leads our international practice. A dual-qualified solicitor-advocate and former civil engineer with over 20 years’ experience, Ben is recognised as a leading authority in international construction law. He is co-author of FIDIC Contracts: Law and Practice, chairs the TECSA International & Arbitration Sub-Committee, and is named by Legal 500, Chambers UK, Lexology Who’s Who Legal and Doyle’s Guide.

To discuss your international construction matter, contact Ben Mellors directly or complete the form below.