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Gowling WLG

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‘Able to handle large and complex cross-border disputes’, Gowling WLG‘s international arbitration team has significant expertise in technology, life sciences, and construction and engineering arbitrations. Gordon Bell's 'years of experience shine through'; Mike Stewart is an expert in construction and infrastructure project-related claims; and Birmingham-based Tom Price is ’a joy to work with‘. Principal associate Patrick Fox focuses on complex commercial disputes in the energy and construction sectors, while senior associate Dominic Sinnott is 'an up-and-coming lawyer'.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is able to handle large and complex cross-border disputes. Good collaboration as co-counsel and good use of technology.’

  • 'Very dedicated and professional handling of cases.'

  • 'Provides various alternative paths to move cases forward, which helps clients make fast and reasonable decisions.'

  • ‘Gordon Bell is a star. Years of experience shine through - strategic, insightful, and never shies away from the thorny issues. Excellent to work with.’

  • ‘Gordon Bell is an excellent lawyer that takes ownership of his assignment. Very hands on.'

  • ‘Tom Price is a joy to work with.’

  • 'Dominic Sinnott is an up-and-coming lawyer with a sharp mind and a great attitude.’

  • ‘Very strong offering.’

Key clients

  • Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Republic of Albania
  • Surrey County Council

Work highlights

  • Co-representing (with a Finnish law firm) an international engineering solutions company, as claimant, against a UK counterparty in an ICC arbitration, which concerns the rebuild of an industrial facility in northern Europe.
  • Acting for a joint venture of international contractors, in relation to an ICC arbitration arising from the construction of a water facility in the Middle East.
  • Acting for a major European industrial company in an ICC arbitration, arising from the construction of a process plant in Northern Europe.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gordon Bell

Other key lawyers

Mike Stewart, Tom Price, Patrick Fox, Dominic Sinnott, Dan Wood, Adain Bailey