Scott Stiegler
20 Fenchurch Street
24th Floor
London EC3M 3BY
United Kingdom
Scott is a leading international construction disputes lawyer, and focuses his practice on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes in both arbitration and litigation. With a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, he represents owners, contractors, and specialists typically in high-value and complex disputes arising from major projects. This diverse client base gives Scott a unique depth of practical knowledge and experience. He is also widely recognized as an authority in disputes under FIDIC forms of contract.
Beyond representing clients in legal proceedings, Scott provides strategic advice during project execution, helping clients identify and resolve disputes early, minimize potential claims, and manage contracts effectively. He is highly experienced in large-scale DAB/DAAB proceedings and other dispute avoidance techniques. Additionally, Scott supports clients in investor-state disputes related to investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Consistently ranked in Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal, Scott is praised by clients for his “ferocious dedication” and “sophisticated understanding of construction and engineering disputes.” He is a sought-after speaker at disputes conferences and a regular contributor to legal journals.
Dual-qualified in both England and Wales and Australia, Scott’s prior experience includes serving as Commercial Counsel for a leading global construction and engineering consultancy firm, where he oversaw all legal matters within his jurisdiction.
Experience Highlights
Acting on a number of ICC arbitrations in connection with the design and construction of a major maritime project in Central America
Providing commercial advice to and representing leading international energy-from-waste EPC contractors in relation to the design and construction of EfW plants and complimentary facilities in the UK
Managing all legal affairs for a foremost global construction and engineering consultancy firm
Acting on a number of ICC arbitrations in connection with the design and construction of a major maritime project in Central America
Representing an Austrian structural façade consultant in a $100 million ICC arbitration in connection with the design and construction of the architectural façade for a research facility in Saudi Arabia
Drafting and negotiating forms of alliance and collaborative working agreements with respect to natural disaster relief and recovery works and rail and road infrastructure development in parts of Australia and New Zealand
Advising a U.S. engineering consultancy firm about disputes arising out of the design and construction of new rail infrastructure in the Middle East
Negotiating various design consultancy agreements for design services, EPCM and principal’s engineer roles and other ad-hoc roles such as community liaison representatives and independent third-party verifier
Advising and subsequently representing a Swiss-based global leader in energy-from-waste over claims for delays and disruption, variations, defect rectification and various back charges arising out of the construction of an energy-from-waste facility in England, in mediation, adjudication proceedings and court proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court
Providing legal and strategic advice to and subsequently representing a German international EPC contractor concerning technical engineering and process design issues in the construction of energy-from-waste plants in England and Scotland
Representing a leading global agrochemical company in relation to potential disputes arising out of the construction of a 2,700 tonne per day ammonia production plant in the Russian
Advising and representing a Swiss EPC contractor over the termination of an international construction and facilities contractor in mediation and in court proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court
Advising an owner regarding disputes with a consortium of international major contractors concerning warranty claims for a desalination plant in Saudi Arabia
Preparing a modified FIDIC-based EPC contract for the development of an ammonia production plant in Louisiana, United States of America for an Australian-based owner
Advising a state entity with respect to disputes brought against it by a major marine salvage company in relation to the salvage of a substantial oil tanker
Representing a U.S. multinational consultancy firm in relation to the design of the world’s first heavy duty port pavement to utilise AutoStrad technology
Advising a U.S. professional services contractor over a termination dispute for the construction of a combined cycle power plant in Australia
Representing a major U.S. oil and gas multinational in a dispute concerning claims from an owner regarding the design and construction of an oil refinery in South America
Preparation and contribution to a standard suite of international contracts for a major Chinese petroleum and petrochemical enterprise
Credentials
- Queensland University of Technology, LLB Honours, 2005
- Queensland University of Technology, BBus, Accounting Honours, 2005
- College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, 2006
Prior to joining Vinson & Elkins’ London office in 2012, Scott was the Commercial Counsel for a global construction and engineering consultancy firm and a lawyer with a top tier (now magic circle) Australian law firm.
Scott’s experience has covered projects and disputes in Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Indonesia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
- Who’s Who Legal, Construction, 2023; Arbitration, “Future Leaders (Partner),” 2024
- Legal 500 UK, Real Estate: Construction, 2013, 2020–2025; Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, 2021–2024
- Who’s Who Legal (Law Business Research Ltd.), Arbitration, 2020 and 2021; Arbitration, “Future Leaders (Partner),” 2023; Construction, “Future Leaders,” 2022; Construction, “Global Elite Thought Leader–Under 45,” 2023
- Legal 500 Latin America, International Arbitration, 2019
- Chambers UK, Construction: International Arbitration (UK–wide), “Up and Coming,” 2021; Construction: International Arbitration (UK–wide), 2022–2025
- Global Arbitration Review GAR 30, 2024
- Member: Society of Construction Law
- Member: Technology and Construction Solicitors’ Association
- Member: LCIA Young International Arbitration Group
- Member: ICC Young Arbitrators’ Forum
- Member: International Bar Association
- Member: Law Society of England and Wales
- Publications: Global Arbitration Review, “The Guide to Construction Arbitration”, Chapter 2
- Queensland Supreme Court and High Court of Australia
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
- InsightDecember 2, 2024
V&E Energy Update
- InsightNovember 26, 2024
V&E Energy Update
- Rankings & AwardsOctober 17, 2024
- InsightOctober 3, 2024
Published by Construction Law
- Rankings & AwardsOctober 3, 2024
- InsightSeptember 11, 2024
- InsightMay 30, 2024
V&E Energy Update
- Rankings & AwardsMarch 22, 2024
- Rankings & AwardsJanuary 26, 2024
- InsightOctober 31, 2023
Previously Published by Construction Law International, Vol 18 No 3
- Rankings & AwardsOctober 19, 2023
- Rankings & AwardsOctober 4, 2023
- Deals & CasesAugust 25, 2023
- Rankings & AwardsJuly 5, 2023
- Rankings & AwardsDecember 12, 2022
- Rankings & AwardsOctober 20, 2022
- Rankings & AwardsSeptember 29, 2022
- Rankings & AwardsMay 18, 2022
- Rankings & AwardsJanuary 27, 2022
- InsightJanuary 6, 2022
- “Construction Sector Disputes Q&A with Scott Stiegler,” FinancierWorldwide.com, November 2016