Darowski brings 25 years of experience advising on a broad range of complex, high-value international commercial disputes in the energy and natural resources sector, as well as the financial, life sciences, transportation, and TMT sectors.
Darowski has handled disputes involving English and many other governing laws. He has acted under the rules of all the main arbitral institutions and in ad hoc disputes, undertaking advocacy at all stages of the arbitral process. He also has been involved in national court proceedings related to arbitration, ranging from applications for interim relief to challenges to awards and enforcement.
Charles Hewetson, co-chair of Reed Smith’s Global Commercial Disputes practice, said: “Michael’s arrival further enhances our leading disputes offering. He has a strong track record for resolving complex commercial disputes across a range of sectors that align with the firm’s key industry groups. Michael will prove a real asset to our clients, and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Kyri Evagora, chair of Reed Smith’s Energy & Natural Resources Group, added: “Michael is a standout name in the market. He has a wealth of experience working on high-value complex disputes. His clients and others rave about his encyclopedic knowledge and commercial acumen, and he is a strategically significant addition to our international arbitration and litigation teams. We are thrilled that he is joining us.”
Darowski commented: “Reed Smith’s disputes practice has a tremendous reputation in the market. Combined with the firm’s enviable global and industry sector platforms and collaborative approach to finding commercial solutions for its clients, it was a very easy decision to join the firm. I’m delighted to be here and look forward to working with the wider team to help further grow the practice.”
Darowski was previously a London-based partner in McDermott Will & Emery’s disputes practice. In addition to England and Wales, Darowski is a qualified solicitor in Hong Kong, having spent several years there on secondment. He is recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
Reed Smith has appointed more than 40 new lateral partners globally so far this year.