King & Spalding has hired international arbitration and construction lawyer Peter Megens as a partner at its Singapore office from King & Wood Mallesons in Melbourne, where Megens was co-head of the firm’s arbitration practice.

Megens, who will join King & Spalding in July, has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in disputes arising out of construction, energy, mining and infrastructure projects. His cases have included arbitrations relating to projects throughout Southeast Asia, as well as arbitration and litigation of construction claims across Australia and New Zealand.

“We’re delighted to welcome Peter to the firm,” said John Savage, managing partner of King & Spalding’s Singapore office, in a statement. “He’s a senior statesman at the construction arbitration bar and the sort of tough, no-nonsense litigator our clients want on their side. We’re very fortunate he agreed to join us.”

Megens’ hire follows the recruitment of Merrick White and Kelly Malone, who practice in the energy and project finance areas.

Follow us on Twitter: @ALB_Magazine.

Other related stories:

• King & Spalding recruits senior Mallesons arbitrator
• K&S nabs Clyde’s ME real estate head