Stephenson Harwood

Construction Disputes, International Arbitration

Managing Associate

Magda is a managing associate within the Middle East dispute resolution and international arbitration team. She has over 12 years' experience, eight of which have been based out of the Middle East region.

Throughout her career she has acted on a wide range of complex and highly sensitive international arbitrations, particularly relating to those in the construction, infrastructure, real estate, transportation, and energy sectors.

Magda's practice includes disputes related to major international projects, such as high-rise towers, infrastructure, power plants and rail. Her clients include developers, contractors, sub-contractors, government bodies, consultants and investors.

Over the years, Magda has gained significant experience working in several jurisdictions, and therefore is able to coordinate multi-jurisdictional proceedings on a client’s behalf. She has acted in international arbitration and DAB proceedings brought in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA).

Magda is a member of international organisations; ArbitralWomen, ICC YAAF, CIArb and Women in Law Foundation, where she mentors and supports young practitioners with their personal development and career objectives.