Mr Patrick Stone > Fenwick Elliott LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Fenwick Elliott LLP Offices
OFFICE 1A (FIRST FLOOR), SILVER TOWER CLUSTER I
PO BOX 283149
JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS, DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Mr Patrick Stone
Work Department
Construction and energy
Position
Patrick has significant experience of construction and engineering disputes on major international projects, with a particular focus on the Middle East where he has spent a large part of his career. Patrick specialises in International Arbitration and has worked on disputes relating to projects in a number of jurisdictions including the UK, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Egypt, South Africa and Madagascar and has acted on arbitrations being heard pursuant to ICC, LCIA, DIAC and ADCCAC rules. Patrick is familiar with a number of standard form construction contracts including FIDIC and NEC, and has acted on disputes arising out of bespoke forms of contract, particularly EPC contracts.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 list Patrick as a recommended lawyer for construction. They describe him as having “a clarity of view which brings comfort to his clients. He is adept at quickly scrutinizing complex issues and understands possible solutions. He displays empathy for his client and is adept at getting to the route of an argument offering sound judgements and proposing optional solutions and strategies.” They also note that he has “substantial experience in construction and engineering disputes. His strategic input on international arbitration matters is invaluable.”
Languages
English
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Construction
Recommended by clients as ‘specialists with extensive and specific experience in construction disputes’, Fenwick Elliott LLP counts architects, contractors, and public sector entities on its client roster. On the non-contentious side, the practice also advises clients on contract documentation, negotiation, and risk management, as well as procurement strategy. ‘Great leader’ Patrick Stone oversees the team and specialises in international arbitration, while Leonie Sellers is described as ‘a great addition to the team’. Gilbert Hakim is also noted as a ‘practical construction specialist’.