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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]
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.
Having lived and worked in Japan, and with experience as General Counsel within a major heavy industries contractor, Angus has a strong focus on serving the firm’s growing client base in Asia and deep experience of power projects in all phases of their life cycle.
Angus’s work on projects has spanned Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He also maintains a keen interest in the Africa region, supporting new infrastructure projects there and sitting on the advisory board of Africa Construction Law.
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
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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 • Published by The Overseas Construction Association of Japan INC. (OCAJI) Autumn 2025 Journal Vol. 64
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
Client Alerts
In welcome news for developers and stakeholders in new carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and fossil-fueled energy transition projects, on 22 May 2025, England’s Court of Appeal dismissed an application for judicial review of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero’s decision to grant development consent for the Net Zero Teesside Project (“NZT”).
June 12, 2025 • V&E International Dispute Resolution Update
June 12, 2025 • 4-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 UK ranks Vinson & Elkins in five categories. In total, 20 attorneys received 27 individual recognitions, with …
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Chambers UK 2026 Recommends Vinson & Elkins in Five Practice Areas, 11 Individual Lawyer Rankings
Chambers UK 2026 has ranked Vinson & Elkins in Construction: Contentious UK London (Firms); Construction: International Arbitration; Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas; International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration; and Projects: Mainly International UK-wide.
October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 UK ranks Vinson & Elkins in five categories. In total, 15 attorneys were ranked, some in more than one practice area.
October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Chambers UK 2025 Recommends Vinson & Elkins in Five Practice Areas, 13 Individual Lawyer Rankings
Chambers UK 2025 has ranked Vinson & Elkins in Construction: Contentious UK London (Firms); Construction: International Arbitration; Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas; International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration; and Projects UK-wide.
October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 UK ranks Vinson & Elkins in four categories. In total, 16 attorneys were ranked, some in more than one practice area.
October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024 • 1-minute read
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