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Mike Stenglein

Mike Stenglein

USA 2026

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Mike Stenglein specializes in resolving complex business disputes, principally in the construction and private equity space, and splits his time between Texas and New York. He founded and is Managing Partner of the Austin office, as well as chair of the firm’s Global Construction and Infrastructure Disputes practice, chair of the firm’s Contingency Fee Committee, and a member of the firm's Diversity Committee. Mike also previously served as head of the firm’s Contracts and Business Torts group as well as the firm’s ten-person Policy Committee.

With respect to construction disputes, during his 30-year career Mike has lead teams in hundreds of complex disputes in courts and arbitral tribunals around the globe.

Mr. Stenglein represents clients in disputes involving all manner of infrastructure disputes including oil refineries, chemical plants, power generation facilities, LNG facilities, FPSOs, subway and rail failures, data centers, semiconductor manufacturing plants, wind farms, solar and battery plants, and office and retail buildings.

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Construction - Texas

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Individual Editorial

Mike Stenglein specializes in construction and business litigation and arbitration. He is managing partner of King & Spalding's Austin office, and leader of the firm's Global Construction and Engineering Disputes practice. He is renowned for his work in the international energy construction industry.

Construction: International Disputes - USA - Nationwide

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Mike Stenglein chairs King & Spalding's global construction and infrastructure disputes practice. Well-known for representing Reficar before the International Chamber of Commerce, he is widely recognized by the market for his expertise in large international disputes. He is particularly knowledgeable of the specific issues affecting energy and infrastructure projects.

Strengths

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  • Mike does an excellent job communicating not only with in-house legal, but with the executives and other business stakeholders as well.

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  • Mike is a very savvy negotiator and finds solutions to almost impossible problems.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike is very practical, he helps us find a path to the right answer and has a very deep knowledge of construction issues, including litigation and arbitration. He has good energy expertise as well.

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  • Mike is a strong performer and an strategic thinker with outstanding commercial awareness.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike is absolutely top-notch in every respect. Beyond his technical expertise, he thoroughly gets the client concerns and advises accordingly.

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