Vinson & Elkins RLLP‘s contentious construction practice boasts a deep bench of multidisciplinary lawyers regularly instructed on major cross-border ICC arbitrations, including several for the Panama Canal Authority. The team also acts on a number of EPC contract, commercial court, and bond payment-related disputes. With accredited expertise in international mega project disputes and litigation, Roberta Downey leads the team, while Nick Henchie handles the full range of project termination disputes. Other key team members include Angus Rankin who is vastly experienced and Scott Stiegler, who leads on residential and commercial property disputes. Jarrod Gutsa is active across the energy, oil and gas, as well as renewables sectors.
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Key clients
- Panama Canal Authority
- Fluor
- EuroChem
- Hitachi Energy
Work highlights
- Advising the Panama Canal Authority on a series of arbitrations arising out of complex and technical construction disputes with Grupo Unidos por el Canal.
- Advised Fluor Limited on an EPC contract it entered into with Shell UK Ltd for the design, procurement, and construction of an FPSO as part of the redevelopment of the Penguins field in the UK North Sea.
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Jarrod Gutsa
Practice head
Roberta Downey
Other key lawyers
Nick Henchie; Angus Rankin; Scott Stiegler; Jarrod Gutsa