Band 4
Provided by Paul Coates
Paul Coates heads the firm's construction disputes practice in the Middle East.
He advises on a wide range of international and investment treaty arbitrations, both on an ad hoc and institutional basis, and has experience of advising on the rules of many of the major institutions, including the DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, LCIA, ICC, LMAA, AAA and ICSID.
Paul's work spans many jurisdictions and economic sectors, with a particular focus on disputes arising out of large-scale construction and energy projects. He is also a member of the DIFC Court's Arbitration Working Group.
University of Nottingham / University of Queensland (LLB) 2004
Joined Clifford Chance 2005
Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2007
Higher Rights of Audience 2014
Partner since 2018
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He is super-experienced in the market.
Paul is very good at dealing with clients with regard to significant projects, and is able to keep everyone on track and anticipate what clients need to do.
He is super-experienced in the market.
Paul is very good at dealing with clients with regard to significant projects, and is able to keep everyone on track and anticipate what clients need to do.