K&L Gates is able to leverage expertise from the firm's offices across Europe, US and Asia to handle complex and multi-faceted cases. The group receives a considerable number of instructions from clients interested in ADR, including mediation, as well as acting in onshore courts as part of major litigation matters. Jonathan Sutcliffe 'brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to bear' on a range of disputes, specialising in the energy and infrastructure, construction, real estate, and hospitality sectors and Nazanin Aleyaseen is the key figure for arbitration in the group. Jennifer Paterson has been kept busy handling commercial contracts and employment disputes; she has a wealth of experience in both local and international arbitration and litigation proceedings.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Jennifer Patterson is a superb at analysing a legal problem and coming up with the solutions a client needs.’
‘Jennifer Paterson and Jonathan Sutcliffe: impressive lawyers with a real eye for detail and knowledge of both the industry in the construction sector in the UAE and wider region but also of the law of the UAE and other gulf states that impact the industry. The 2 partners and their teams are adept at managing large client and expert teams covering large numbers of technical issues, making them understandable and persuasive for arbitration tribunals.’
‘K&L Gates became a part of our team. They have an excellent client-centric approach, K&L Gates prioritized understanding our unique needs, goals, and challenges and tailored their legal strategies accordingly.'
‘Jonathan Sutcliffe is an exceptional expert in the dispute field. His unwavering commitment to client success was also impressive. I have consistently valued his dedication, creativity, and strong communication skills in achieving outstanding results for our project. ’
‘This is an excellent arbitration practice. Highly collegiate, very well integrated, and hence exceptionally effective in the delivery of complex arbitrations. ’
‘The K&L Gates Dubai team gives advice that is practical and on time, which is key for our business. They get on top of the material quickly. They are very professional, efficient, approachable and knowledgeable. I have been impressed by the resources the firm can bring to bear quickly when needed from its global network of offices. From the outside, the firm seems to have a genuinely collaborative culture.’
‘Jonathan Sutcliffe has been in the UAE a long time, and brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to bear as a result. He is highly intelligent, a technically excellent lawyer and a very good strategist. His advice is also practical, and business oriented, which is important. He is calm and unflappable, even in pressured situations. He is approachable and easy to work with.’
‘The team members' roles are seamlessly coordinated, ensuring that the final advice is meticulously crafted by considering various legal perspectives. This approach provides a well-rounded and pragmatic view of the matter under consideration, combining technical expertise with practical insights.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Sutcliffe, Nazanin Aleyaseen