Ranking tables
Construction: International Arbitration | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 1
Adrian J Bell CMS10 Years Ranked
Edward Corbett Howard Kennedy LLP25 Years Ranked
Ellis Baker White & Case LLP20 Years Ranked
Nicholas Henchie Vinson & Elkins RLLP22 Years Ranked
Roberta Downey Vinson & Elkins RLLP12 Years Ranked
Tony Dymond Debevoise & Plimpton LLP13 Years Ranked
Vincent Rowan King & Spalding International LLP8 Years Ranked- Hamish LalHamish Lal Partners
Band 2
Band 3
- Angus Rankin Vinson & Elkins RLLP1 Years Ranked
Ben Mellors HFW4 Years Ranked
David Robertson White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked- Emerson Holmes Hogan Lovells6 Years Ranked
James Pickavance Jones Day8 Years Ranked- Jason Hambury Pinsent Masons3 Years Ranked
Julian Bailey Jones Day2 Years Ranked
Kate A Corby Baker McKenzie6 Years Ranked
Kwadwo Sarkodie Mayer Brown International LLP12 Years Ranked
Matthew Walker K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
Michael D Regan Mayer Brown International LLP27 Years Ranked
Michael Sergeant HFW8 Years Ranked
Nicholas Gould Fenwick Elliott LLP19 Years Ranked
Robert Hoose Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked
Scott Stiegler Vinson & Elkins RLLP4 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 King & Spalding International LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKing & Spalding has a respected practice with a noteworthy ability to handle construction-related international arbitrations. The team frequently represents clients in ICC, LCIA and ICSID hearings concerning various infrastructure assets, particularly projects in the energy and transport sectors. The firm possesses particular expertise in relation to disputes in Australia, South-East Asia and the Middle East.
1 Vinson & Elkins RLLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedVinson & Elkins has a well-regarded construction disputes practice with a particularly strong reputation for its work on international arbitration proceedings. The team is especially active on contentious aspects of energy and infrastructure sector projects, acting for both developer and supplier-side clients. It possesses notable expertise in handling claims relating to projects across the entirety of the oil and gasvaluechain.
1 White & Case LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedWhite & Case is widely admired for its work on large, high-end projects worldwide, including transport infrastructure, downstream oil and gas developments and nuclear power plants. The team regularly assists clients with delay and disruption claims, as well as procurement strategy and contract negotiation. It offers extensive expertise in the handling of international arbitration proceedings. The firm's clients include major international developers, state-owned entities and prominent contractors.
Band 2
2 CMSConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedCMS is a prominent adviser to major clients on non-contentious and contentious matters, including international arbitrations in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm is particularly noted for its energy, infrastructure and real estate offerings. The team possesses specialist expertise in the resolution of disputes relating to PFI projects, with a particular focus on those involving hospitals and waste-to-energy facilities. The CMS team also specialises in a variety of negligence cases, with particular expertise in insurance, financial and construction-related claims.
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton has a respected team that is proficient in a diverse range of construction arbitrations. The team regularly assists with proceedings conducted under the rules of leading institutions, including the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC. Its lawyers are particularly adept at assisting with claims involving energy and transport infrastructure developments in North America, Australia and the Middle East.
2 Herbert Smith FreehillsConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills boasts a standout practice with an impressive client base of major corporations and developers. The firm is frequently sought out to advise on energy, transport and property development matters, including some of the largest projects in the UK. The team is also equipped to handle major projects around the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It offers notable expertise in contentious matters, with key lawyers frequently representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.
2 Mayer Brown International LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedMayer Brown has a heavyweight practice that wields considerable strength throughout the entirety of the construction market. The firm assists major insurers, employers and contractors with both transactional and contentious issues, including professional negligence matters. The team possesses a wealth of experience in Middle Eastern and African projects and also handles significant domestic mandates. The firm advises on notable work in the energy, transport and retail sectors, as well as significant residential and mixed-use developments. The construction team continues to act on a number of complex international arbitrations.
2 Pinsent MasonsConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedPinsent Masons has a formidable construction practice with market-leading capabilities in domestic disputes, complemented by a strong presence in non-contentious matters and international arbitrations. The team is regularly instructed to assist with contract negotiation and dispute avoidance across the UK and in a variety of other jurisdictions. It is particularly active on significant infrastructure projects and on the construction aspects of energy schemes, including oil and gas, renewable and nuclear power developments. This team primarily acts for significant contractor clients, along with project sponsors and lenders.2 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel has a solid team of construction specialists noted for their expertise in international arbitrations. The team enjoys an international presence, handling high-value disputes arising out of Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The firm's client base ranges from investors and funders to developers and contractors, most notably in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors.
Band 3
3 Fenwick Elliott LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedFenwick Elliott has an acclaimed contentious offering, tackling high-profile disputes in the UK, Asia and North Africa. The team's clients include industry-leading contractors as well as significant owners and developers. Its lawyers are adept at assisting with claims arising from defects, delays and terminated contracts. The firm is particularly active on major renewables, power and infrastructure projects. The team possesses strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and regularly advises on their drafting and on disputes arising out of their construction.
3 FreshfieldsConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedFreshfields is a respected firm with strong capabilities across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including international arbitrations. The team provides high-quality representation of clients carrying out infrastructure and development projects worldwide. Its lawyers are highly adept at advising on matters in the nuclear and natural resources sectors, as well as PFI work. Freshfields' construction practice regularly handles work on behalf of government departments, contractors and energy companies. The team is also skilled in advising on construction-related insolvency matters.
3 HFWConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHFW offers a diverse supplier-side practice that counts a number of prominent contractors as clients. Its lawyers are equipped to advise across the entirety of a construction project, from procurement and contractual issues to risk management and dispute resolution. The firm possesses noteworthy expertise in relation to work in the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors, as well as transport infrastructure assets. The team principally assists clients with domestic construction projects alongside additional capabilities in relation to Asian and Middle Eastern developments.
3 Hogan LovellsConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedHogan Lovells has a strong practice with acknowledged strength in the full range of construction work. The team commands significant experience acting on contentious and non-contentious matters for both contractors and developers. It acts on big-ticket matters in the UK and around the globe, often advising on energy and property development issues. The firm's London team is complemented by an extensive global network of offices. Hogan Lovells regularly acts for an impressive range of employers, contractors and funders.
3 Howard Kennedy LLPConstruction: International Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHoward Kennedy has a solid bench of construction specialists who focus their practice on contentious matters. The team is well versed in defect claims, as well as disputes arising from cladding works and related fire safety issues. The firm is known for its expertise in FIDIC contracts and operates across the globe, including Asia, Africa and the Middle East.