About William Underwood

William Underwood is a partner on Jones Walker LLP’s Construction Industry Team. He represents domestic and international clients, including owners, general contractors and design-build contractors, with issues related to large industrial and infrastructure construction projects located across the globe. He represents clients in US and international dispute forums, including state and federal courts, federal boards of contract appeals, AAA arbitration, ICC arbitration and LCIA arbitration. He also frequently assists clients with contract drafting, negotiation and review, as well as general risk mitigation and claims management strategies throughout the lifecycle of a project. William coordinates and publishes articles for the Associated General Contractors monthly newsletter and he contributes annually to the Construction Law Update.


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