arbitrateAD launches in Abu Dhabi
Shahed Ahmed and Leonie Sellers look at the introduction of the arbitrateAD Rules in the UAE, which signify a growing trend towards resolving disputes through arbitration.
Leonie Sellers
Partner
Leonie specialises in international arbitration, with a particular focus on contentious construction, energy, and infrastructure projects.
Specialist expertise
Examples of Leonie’s expertise include:
- acting for a contractor in relation to an ICC arbitration on a major rail project in the Middle East;
- acting for an international contractor in relation to an arbitration under the DIAC rules arising out of the construction of a large residential development;
- acting for a master developer on an arbitration relating to infrastructure works in Dubai, UAE;
- advising a multinational infrastructure company in respect of issues arising out of the construction of a solar plant;
- acting for a regional contractor in relation to an ICC arbitration arising out of the construction of a large project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;
- advising an international engineering company in respect of disputes arising out of the construction of a large transport project in the Middle East;
- representing a Middle East-based contractor on complex construction arbitration involving issues of delay, quantum and structural deficiencies;
- acting for a regional contractor on an ICC arbitration involving issues relating to civil engineering claims on a transport project;
- advising a power developer in respect of the ongoing construction of a renewables plant;
- acting for a multinational company on an ICC arbitration in respect of a transport hub in the Middle East; and
- acting for a regional contractor on an ICC arbitration involving issues relating to civil engineering claims on a transport project.
Memberships/positions
Leonie’s memberships/positions include:
- member of the New York State Bar; and
- member of the Society of Construction Law.