Shalagh Massingham

Shalagh's practice centres around international construction disputes (arbitration and litigation). She also advises on commercial disputes, contract interpretation and dispute management/ avoidance across the region. Her recent experience includes: (i) defending an energy company in difc-lcia construction arbitration proceedings (delay, disruption and liquidated damages) in relation to a project in iraq. The claim is valued at usd 18,000,000 and will be resolved under english law, seated in dubai; (ii) representing a spanish water plant manufacturer in icc arbitration proceedings as claimant. The dispute will be resolved under english law, seated in qatar and is valued at usd 20,000,000 (delay, disruption, acceleration), and (iii) representing a qatari government entity in a usd 50 million icc qatari law/ seated dispute with a sub-contractor on a polysilicon plant.Shalagh also has a extensive experience of court disputes in the region (including the local courts having worked "hand in hand" with advocates on court proceedings, the qfc court and the difc court). This includes working before all levels of court (including cassation) and advising the client of the best way of managing such proceedings in a cost effective manner.Shalagh also regularly works with counsel in the region with experience in bahrain, kuwait and oman.Shalagh is qualified as a solicitor in england and wales. She is also one of the few associates listed in chambers and is known for her pragmatic, straightforward approach towards complicated matters., Eversheds Sutherland LLP