Ashurst infrastructure and construction disputes partner welcomed to Sydney
09 October 2019
Bill was a partner in Blake Dawson (now Ashurst) in Sydney from 2005-2011, and re-joined Ashurst in Dubai early in 2019. In between, he was with a leading global infrastructure firm, based in Dubai.
Bill has extensive experience in the resolution of complex infrastructure and construction disputes by international arbitration, litigation, expert determination, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution. Bill has advised on major projects in a number of sectors including transport, energy & resources, defence and technology across the Middle East, Australia, UK, Continental Europe and the Caribbean. Bill brings with him a wealth of international arbitration expertise, including sitting as an arbitrator, which he will continue to build upon from Sydney.
Partner Mark Elvy, head of firm's Asia-Pacific dispute resolution practice commented:
"It is great to welcome Bill back to the Sydney office. His knowledge of the global infrastructure and construction disputes sector will further strengthen our infrastructure and arbitration team and our client offering. I am confident that Bill will play a significant role in growing the practice across the region and globally."
Bill Smith added:
"I am delighted to be re-joining the Sydney office after a number of rewarding years in the Middle East. I will maintain close links with the region, and look forward to bringing my expertise to the Australian practice."
