Vincent Rowan is a partner in our London office, whose practice focuses on the management and resolution of complex construction and engineering disputes. Vincent has represented clients (both owners and contractors) on disputes related to some of the world’s most iconic infrastructure and energy projects built during his 30 years of practice. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in the field of construction and engineering law by all major legal directories.[[--readmore--]]

Vincent has over 30 years' experience advising in connection with major energy, infrastructure and construction projects, focusing on contract strategies, project management (as project counsel) and dispute resolution (arbitration, ADR and litigation).

His practice is international; he has advised and represented both owners and contractors on many projects around the world, including in Africa, the Americas, Asia, China, Europe and the Middle East, with a particular focus on the industrial, oil and gas, power (conventional and renewable) and transport/infrastructure sectors. His expertise extends to both onshore and offshore projects.

Vincent has frequently served as project counsel, working alongside and as part of a multi- disciplinary team tasked with the execution, management and delivery of major projects. He deploys this “real time” knowledge of project execution and the perspectives of those involved when representing clients involved in the resolution of the disputes that arise out of a major or “mega” project, most frequently using international arbitration and ADR (mediation and DAB included).

Vincent has appeared as counsel in many international arbitrations, including those conducted on an ad hoc basis or under the auspices of the leading arbitral institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, DIAC, DIFC, HKIAC, SIAC, UNCITRAL, CRCICA, ADCCAC.

Chambers UK 2021 notes that “His strengths are his attention to detail and analytical ability." "He has extensive coverage of construction law and is well versed in international arbitration."

Chambers UK 2020 notes that "His advice is practical, knowledgeable and direct” and clients “would not hesitate to recommend him for complex disputes."

Vincent is recommended for construction and international arbitration in Legal 500 UK where he is noted as a lawyer who “knows very well not only the procedure of arbitration itself, but the strategy to be taken during stages where a dispute is arising”.

Named Star Lawyer in 2019 in the Acritas Star Lawyer database of stand-out lawyers nominated by clients’ senior in-house counsel for their exceptional client service.

Chambers UK 2019 notes that Vincent is ‘singled out’ for “his experience and no-nonsense attitude which immediately puts the team at ease” and the way in which "he so quickly wins respect, which is very valuable as his advice can often change the course of a dispute”.

Legal 500 UK 2019 describes Vincent as “one of the best in technical construction knowledge”.

Chambers UK 2018 describes Vincent as “experienced and user-friendly” and “commercially-minded”.

Legal 500 UK 2017 describes Vincent as “an extremely capable, seasoned litigator who provides measured and constructive guidance” and “able to provide measured and constructive guidance”.

Chambers UK 2017 describes Vincent as "an extremely capable and experienced litigator".

Vincent is recognized as a Global Guide Thought Leader in Construction by Who’s Who Legal and has previously been described as London’s “foremost construction solicitor” by Who’s Who Legal.