Mike Waring

Mike advises clients on complex, high-value disputes in the construction, engineering and energy sectors, alongside a specialist practice in music law.

He regularly works on technically demanding matters arising from major infrastructure, power generation, rail and renewable energy projects, providing strategic advice on risk allocation, dispute avoidance and resolution from project inception through to completion and beyond.

Mike represents clients in adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings, with a strong focus on achieving commercially effective outcomes while minimising disruption to ongoing operations.

Mike has dual qualifications in engineering and law with extensive industry experience to bring a detailed, practical understanding of how projects are delivered in reality, as well as the commercial pressures faced by employers and contractors. He routinely engages with technical issue to provide advice that aligns with clients’ wider business objectives.

In parallel, Mike also advises bands, artists, recording studios and music labels on both contentious and non-contentious matters. This includes negotiating and drafting recording, management, exclusivity and ancillary agreements, as well as handling disputes relating to rights, ownership and infringement. He draws on first-hand experience of the music industry to provide practical, commercially-focused advice tailored to the needs of creative professionals and businesses operating in a fast-paced environment, where timing, relationships and rights are critical.

Examples of Mike’s work include:

• Drafting a design and build contract for a key plot and managing disputes with contractor during lifecycle of  the project.
• Advising on contract management and disputes in the energy from waste sector, including adjudication work.
• Advising on contract management and disputes in the rail, highways and heavy infrastructure sectors.