Martin Watt

Martin Watt is Counsel at Dentons in London, practicing in the Projects group, specializing in Infrastructure Law. He advises on the development and implementation of infrastructure projects, and related regulatory issues, across the rail, energy, and defence sectors.

Martin has negotiated and drafted numerous commercial contracts for participants in regulated industries. He advises both bidders and government on infrastructure development and financing contracts, and regularly advises on regulatory and procurement issues. He has been involved in landmark projects including the Hafeet Rail project, the GCC's first cross‑border rail project, which was named a Deal of the Year at the 2024 Project Finance International Awards.

He holds an M.B.A. from Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, and a degree in Economic and Social Studies (Hons) from the University of Manchester. He is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

Martin is recognised in The Legal 500, where he is described as providing "outstanding analysis and commercially oriented creative thinking." He is also actively involved in community pro bono efforts, serving as an advisor at the PopLaw clinic and as a school chair of governors.