Arnold & Porter LLP announced today that Michael Bywell has joined the firm as a partner, resident in its London office. Mr. Bywell becomes part of Arnold & Porter’s international Intellectual Property & Technology practice, where he will focus on litigation and advisory work for organizations undertaking large scale technology projects and outsourcings. In a legal career spanning nearly 25 years, Mr. Bywell has particular experience representing vendor/supplier companiesin connection with high value technology-related matters.

“We are pleased to welcome Michael to our firm. His many years of experience advising global companies and litigating their large-scale technology disputes broadens as well as deepens our practice,” said Arnold & Porter Chairman Richard M. Alexander.

“In today’s complex environment of technical innovation, companies look to Arnold & Porter to help navigate an array of legal and business challenges. Michael has worked on some of the largest IT cases to come before the English courts. His multi-jurisdictional experience will be of significant benefit to our technology clients,” added Tim Frazer, head of the firm’s London office.

Mr. Bywell’s broad experience also includes work in the areas of arbitration, infrastructure, intellectual property, mediation, pharmaceuticals, public law, and media and telecommunications. He qualified at the University of Otago, New Zealand and is admitted to practise in England & Wales, Australia and New Zealand.