Christopher Gunson > AMERELLER > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

AMERELLER has notable strength in international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and ICSID rules, covering commercial, construction, and engineering disputes. The firm also handles cross-border litigation and has a growing caseload involving white-collar, leisure, and fintech-related disputes. Alexander Lütgendorf leads the group and acts for a range of government-backed entities, industry players, and high-net worth individuals on a range of disputes. Christopher Gunson is a go-to for white-collar crime expertise. Jonathan Noble also comes recommended.

Handling a significant mix of corporate and commercial instructions, AMERELLER is active on a high volume of commercial agreements, restructurings and joint ventures. Jochen Murach regularly handles transactions spanning the Gulf and is reputed for his M&A expertise. Co-head Christopher Gunson is lauded as ‘a skilled negotiator on a wide variety of commercial, project finance, corporate and energy matters‘, while co-head Babak Namazi provides advice relating to commercial agreements. Co-head Jonathan Noble provides further M&A, joint venture, and restructuring capabilities.