Articles
Increasingly construction, engineering, and energy projects in Japan are being procured and managed under international-style contract forms — documents historically …
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026 • 1-minute read
Angus Rankin
Partner
International Construction Disputes
“Angus is very user-friendly. He puts clients at their ease and connects well with in-house lawyers having been on their side of the fence. Definitely one to watch.” [Legal 500 U.K., 2022]
Overview
Angus is an International Construction Disputes Partner in our London office and heads our Japan practice. He has experience in advising clients in relation to major disputes arising globally in a number of industries, including power generation, mining, petrochemical and other process plants, shipbuilding, airports and other infrastructure.
Advising the Employer/Project Owner in connection with the late completion of a thermal power plant in sub-Saharan Africa
Advising the Main Contractor in relation to a major new light rail project in the Middle East
Advising the Employer/Project Owner in connection with a dispute over installation of new equipment at a mine in sub-Saharan Africa
Advising the Employer/Project Owner in connection with disputes arising under Operation & Maintenance and Fuel Supply contracts for a Waste-to-Energy power plant in Europe
Advising the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation Contractor in relation to disputes arising on an offshore wind project in Europe
Advising the shipbuilder in relation to a dispute in West Africa arising from disputed variations/changes during construction of a deep-water drillship
Advising the manufacturer of mechanical equipment in relation to an incident aboard a deep-water drillship
Advising an EPCM contractor in disputes arising in the development of a major airport project in the Middle East
Advising a machinery/heavy equipment supplier on alleged defects in gas turbine and steam turbine equipment in the Middle East
Advising an EPC Contractor consortium on claims arising from the construction of a new gas-fired power plant in the Middle East
Advising an EPC contractor on criminal prosecutions in local courts during project execution in Africa
Credentials
Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, BPP, 2004
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, BPP, 2003
- M.A., Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, 2002
Admissions
- England and Wales
Recognitions
- Chambers UK, Construction: International Arbitration (UK–wide), 2025–2027; Construction: Contentious (London), 2027
- Legal 500 UK, Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, 2023 and 2024; Real Estate: Construction, 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026; “Next Generation Partner” in Real Estate: Construction, 2024
- Global Arbitration Review GAR 100, 2025
- Global Arbitration Review GAR 30, 2024
- Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide, 2024–2026
Insights
Articles
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rule updates: What the updates mean for Japanese parties
On 1 June 2026 the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) brought into force a revised set of its Arbitration Rules. …
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026 • 5-minute read
Articles
KCAB’s 2026 International Arbitration Rules: What Practitioners and In House Counsel Need to Know
On 1 January 2026, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) will bring into force its revised International Arbitration Rules. The new Rules strengthen procedural efficiency, transparency and flexibility, and reflect the broader shift among leading arbitral institutions towards prioritizing procedural efficiency. While the previous 2016 Rules had already positioned KCAB as an increasingly significant venue and institution for cross-border disputes, the 2026 update signals a further step towards global best practice.
December 22, 2025
December 22, 2025 • 4-minute read
Articles
A Partnership of Shared Fate: The Realities and Risks of Consortiums
Large, complex construction projects often require complex team-working arrangements to deliver them. In this article for the Overseas Construction Association of Japan INC. (OCAJI), Angus Rankin and Jess Webster explore some key considerations in navigating contractor consortium arrangements, and ways to mitigate the risks of working with partners.
December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Japan’s Key Role in the SAF Industry
Published by SAF Investor, this article highlights Japan’s growing leadership in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) space. Backed by strong government policy, industrial investment, and innovative feedstock strategies, Japan aims to replace 10% of its jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030.
July 14, 2025 • Published by SAF Investor
July 14, 2025 • 1-minute read
