K&L Gates has hired Pinsent Masons energy disputes partner Mike Stewart, marking the firm's second lateral partner addition in the City in a month.

Stewart advises contractors and owners on major construction and energy projects, specialising in international dispute resolution work.

Recent matters at Pinsents have seen Stewart advise on major power projects work in Saudi Arabia and Spain, a hotel in Eastern Europe, a rail project in Southeast Asia, the Delhi Metro in India and a large hospital in Jordan.