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Steven Williams

Steven Williams

UK 2026

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Steven is a Partner and Co-head of the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes Group. He has over 25 years’ experience of resolving some of the most high-profile construction and engineering disputes in the UK and internationally.

His wide experience covers all forms of dispute resolution including: project advisory and forensic investigations, ADR processes, litigation and international arbitration. He works for clients from all sides of the construction and engineering industry. His sector expertise includes hospitals; sports stadia; highways; rail; power; oil & gas; offshore windfarms; waste to energy; marine installations and commercial buildings (office, retail and residential).

Ranked by the latest edition of Legal 500 and Chambers as a Leading Individual and named in the Legal Expert Guides and Who's Who Legal: Thoughts Leaders Construction. Recognised as a leading practitioner in "The Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist" 2019.

Steven is a regular speaker and writer on construction related topics including speaker at the International Bar Association Conference.

Professional Memberships

Former Chair TECSA sub-committee on civil litigation.

CEDR mediator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Member of the IBA and its International Projects Committee.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
Steven Williams is co-head of the firm's infrastructure, construction and energy disputes group. He has a wealth of experience advising both purchaser and supplier-side clients on construction disputes. He regularly assists with both arbitrations and litigation proceedings concerning social infrastructure and energy sector projects.

Strengths

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  • Steven has great experience. He attracts the highest calibre of work, brings great experience and is skilled in negotiation.

    Construction: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Steven is who you want managing a case. He is very, very good.

    Construction: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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