Laura Atherton is an associate in the firm's London office. She is involved in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation, adjudication and expert determination.
She has a depth of experience (from both the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates) in dispute resolution before courts, arbitrators and the Dubai International Financial Centre Court. She has advised a broad base of clients on a wide range of disputes including those arising from commercial agreements, construction and engineering projects, and insurance and reinsurance contracts. Miss Atherton also advises on health and safety and other regulatory investigations and issues.
Miss Atherton has experience negotiating, drafting and advising clients on a variety of commercial contracts.
Prior to joining K&L Gates, Miss Atherton worked for another international law firm, first in their London office, and subsequently moving to Dubai to build their Middle Eastern business.
Miss Atherton is a solicitor-advocate and a barrister (non-practising).