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Mayer Brown International LLP
201 BISHOPSGATE
LONDON
EC2M 3AF
England
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Work Department

Construction and Engineering

Position

Michael Regan is recognised as one of the world’s leading construction and engineering lawyers and is head of the Construction & Engineering Group in London. Michael has advised clients in relation to claims arising out of the construction of power stations, nuclear facilities, bridges, dams, process plant, refineries, buildings, roads, mining projects and infrastructure projects in many different countries and in every continent, and has conducted international arbitrations subject to the rules of all the major arbitral institutions including the LCIA, the ICC and ICSID. He has many years experience of conducting complicated technical disputes arising out of construction and engineering projects, including claims involving defects in design and workmanship, programming, delays and quantum. Michael also advises clients on risk allocation, and procurement strategies, and has extensive experience of all the major forms of construction and engineering contracts, particularly FIDIC.

Education

University of Oxford, Pembroke College 1977

Lawyer Rankings

London > Insurance > Professional negligence

(Hall of Fame)

Michael ReganMayer Brown International LLP

Mayer Brown International LLP continues to boast a strong construction offering that regularly advises on complex disputes within the sector. The team is co-led by Michael Regan and Sally Davies. Alongside James Morris, Regan is heavily involved in the case of Shepherd Construction v Kingspan & Ors, which concerns a large multi-party cladding claim. Jonathan Stone has extensive experience handling claims relating to architects, contractors, suppliers, and engineers. Robert Hobson is also noted for his capabilities in acting in claims involving defective designs and policy coverage issues. Tim Shepherd departed the firm in April 2024.

London > Real estate > Construction: contentious

(Hall of Fame)

Michael ReganMayer Brown International LLP

The ‘knowledgable and informed’ team at Mayer Brown International LLP is well-regarded for its expertise in contract disputes, risk management, and related contentious insurance matters. Led by Michael Regan, the team leverages significant experience in the energy, infrastructure, engineering, and transport sectors. Complex international arbitration matters are another key strength of the team, handled by James Morris and Raid Abu-Manneh. Senior partner and professional indemnity specialist Sally Davies boasts particular expertise in servicing Korean clients, while Kwadwo Sarkodie specialises in dispute resolution in Sub-Saharan Africa. Jonathan Stone is another key member of the team who leads on delay claims, fire safety defects, and contract termination issues.

London > Real estate > Construction: non-contentious

Mayer Brown International LLP‘s ‘broad service offering’ includes a wide range of non-contentious matters, particularly advising on procurement strategies for various redevelopments, contract drafting and negotiation, and financing transactions. Michael Regan leads the team, advising joint ventures on offshore wind farm energy projects, while Jonathan Hosie advises on cross-border oil and gas project financings. Charles Pacey is a highly active member of the team, advising on EPC contracts, as well as domestic and international development projects. Jonathan Stone is also recommended.