Specialising in offshore construction and energy projects, the contentious construction practice at Wikborg Rein also handles shipping-related disputes. Team head Rob Jardine-Brown handles shipbuilding arbitrations and disputes, while Shawn Kirby, dual-qualified in England and New Zealand, assists with complex commercial disputes. With particular experience in Asia, Chris Grieveson is another key member of the team. Michael Volikas joined from Axiom Ince in September 2023.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Chris Grieveson and Rob Jardine-Brown are both simply a pleasure to work with.'

  • ‘Wikborg's London team has one of the strongest shipbuilding and offshore construction profiles, outstripping many of the bigger offices.’

  • ‘Rob Jardine-Brown is able to understand the detail of a complex case, but also rise above the minutiae and see a way through to what the client is seeking to achieve.’

  • ‘The team at Wikborg Rein are brilliant, combining commercial acumen with in-depth legal knowledge and great thoroughness. A winning combination.’

  • ‘Robert Jardine-Brown is a great litigator: a clear sense of the merits, no fear of the opposition and indefatigable good humour. A great combination.'

  • ‘Wikborg have a small but outstanding group in their office in London, well-experienced in the most complex engineering disputes on the international stage.’

  • ‘Rob Jardine-Brown is the standout partner. He manages to combine being immensely personable with a wealth of experience in heavy arbitration matters and a steely determination to achieve the best results for his clients.’

  • 'Wikborgs is a tight-knit business that really feels like a partnership. They have particular expertise in offshore construction shipbuilding and infrastructure projects.'

Key clients

  • Havila Kystruten Operations AS

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rob Jardine-Brown

Other key lawyers

Shawn Kirby, Chris Grieveson, Michael Volikas