Kirsten O'Connell
Partner
Dubai
Kirsten O'Connell
Partner
Dubai
Contact details
Kirsten is a partner in the International Arbitration Group with experience in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations in common and civil law jurisdictions. She has expertise in commercial disputes across a range of different industries, including the construction, energy, telecommunications, automotive, technology and defence sectors. She is also experienced in investor-state disputes, having acted on behalf of host States in ICSID proceedings, and having advised both States and investors in connection with potential claims.
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Expertise
Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Public International Law and Investment Disputes
Sectors
Office
Dubai
11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
PO Box 506678
Qualifications
Academic
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, May 2004
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, with High Departmental Honors in Philosophy, May 1997
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Expertise
Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Public International Law and Investment Disputes
Sectors
Office
Dubai
11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
PO Box 506678
Qualifications
Academic
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, May 2004
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, with High Departmental Honors in Philosophy, May 1997
Experience highlights
Advising a port operator in an ICC arbitration proceeding seated in London arising out of a FIDIC contract relating to the expansion of a container terminal in the Middle East.
Advising a UAE government entity in arbitration proceedings arising out of a public infrastructure project, where the contractor was seeking claims for over USD70m for compensable delay and outstanding payments.
Advising a host State in ICSID proceedings brought by a foreign investor arising out of an infrastructure project.
Advising a leading telecommunications company in DIAC arbitration proceedings brought by a subcontractor arising out of a commercial subcontract.
