Scott Stiegler > Vinson & Elkins RLLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Vinson & Elkins RLLP
20 FENCHURCH STREET
24th FLOOR
LONDON
EC3M 3BY
England

Work Department

International Construction Disputes

Position

Partner

Career

Scott is a leading international construction disputes lawyer and focuses his practice on complex, multi-jurisdictional construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects. In the energy sector, Scott has a particular focus on renewable energy project disputes and has played a central role in developing V&E’s growing Energy from Waste practice. Scott is also an authority on disputes under the FIDIC form of contracts, and particularly with large scale DAB/DAAB proceedings.

Scott is dual-qualified in England and Wales, and in Australia. Before joining V&E, he spent a number of years as Commercial Counsel for a renowned global construction and engineering consultancy firm where he oversaw all legal matters within his jurisdiction.

Education

  • Queensland University of Technology, LLB Honours, 2005
  • Queensland University of Technology, BBus, Accounting Honours, 2005
  • College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, 2006

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Construction: contentious

Vinson & Elkins RLLP is renowned for its repeat instructions on high-value and complex infrastructure projects, including substantial involvement in global mega-projects. The firm’s geographical reach is broad, handling cases in diverse regions such as the Americas, UK, the Middle East, and East Asia. It operates across a variety of sectors, including renewables, transportation infrastructure, petrochemicals, and data centres. Led by Roberta Downey, a recognised leader in bet-the-company proceedings, the practice includes Nick Henchie, specialising in international arbitration and dispute resolution for construction and engineering disputes. The team is further strengthened by Angus Rankin, who brings extensive experience in advising on major disputes globally, particularly in power projects, Scott Stiegler, who focuses on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects, and senior associate Jarrod Gutsa, who is experienced in all forms of dispute resolution.