Stephenson Harwood

Construction Disputes, International Arbitration

Associate

Samantha is an associate in the dispute resolution team and is based in the Dubai office. She specialises in international arbitration and acts for clients in the construction and engineering sector in high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes in various forums (including DIFC-LCIA, DIAC, ICC and LCIA).

Samantha has considerable experience in resolving construction and engineering disputes. She has acted for a client base comprising contractors, sub-contractors, developers, engineering companies, government bodies, and consultants in relation to both standard term and bespoke construction contracts.

She has also acted in both international and domestic arbitrations in relation to a variety of complex and high-value construction projects, including major government and transport infrastructure, mixed-use residential and commercial developments, major landmarks, museums and universities.

Having practiced in the Middle East since 2015, Samantha is familiar with the substantive laws and legal procedures in relation to various jurisdictions and arbitral institutions.

Samantha has also undertaken a secondment with a leading real estate developer which has constructed some of the most iconic residential, hospitality and commercial projects in the UAE.

Samantha is a currently a member of the CIArb Young Members Group (YMG).