Michelle is a partner in the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources practice. She is a specialist arbitration lawyer with over 22 years of experience. Her practice focuses on the Middle East, advising on major oil & gas and construction infrastructure disputes.
She represents clients in arbitration proceedings under the major international and regional arbitration rules including the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, DIAC and ADCCAC seated in Paris, London, Geneva, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman.
Michelle acts for a variety of employers, contractors, consultants and subcontractors and has advised on a wide range of projects including airports, process and power plants, roads, commercial and residential premises.
Michelle is a qualified Solicitor Advocate and undertakes her own advocacy in her arbitration practice. She also has rights of audience before the DIFC Courts.
Michelle regularly speaks and writes on construction and international arbitration issues and is routinely rated as a leading individual for construction in Chambers, Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal. She was awarded the 2018 Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” for Construction in the UAE in recognition of constant praise by clients for continued excellence.
Chambers Middle East (2018) notes that Michelle “has been involved in some incredibly high-profile cases in the region. Her clients are exceedingly happy with her and impressed with her work.”
Chambers Middle East (2016) describes Michelle as “outstanding” and “a proficient and confident advocate”, who is singled out for her “impressive practice.”
Chambers Middle East (2014) notes that Michelle impresses client with “her deep knowledge of international construction, contracts, her determination and assertiveness.” She is “highly regarded by sources and brings valuable expertise to contentious matters in the construction and engineering sectors.”
