Mike Phillips has joined London law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) as partner from Stephenson Harwood where he was formerly head of the Marine and International Trade practice group.

The move comes as WFW looks to expand its maritime disputes capability and broaden its maritime services.

Phillips, who joined Stephenson Harwood in 2008 and became head of marine in 2014, specialises in maritime disputes, international trade, shipbuilding and offshore construction and ship finance.