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Antonia Birt has over 14 years of experience in dispute resolution in the Middle East, representing clients in high-stakes commercial disputes across a range of industries. She is recognized for her expertise in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Clients and peers praise her for her "strategic thinking," "commercial awareness," and "strong advocacy."
Antonia is widely recognized for her proactive approach to dispute avoidance, helping clients stay ahead of potential disputes. When disputes cannot be avoided, Antonia represents state, national, and multinational clients in arbitration and litigation matters across the Middle East. She also serves as an arbitrator.
Antonia is a thought leader in arbitration. She serves as UAE delegate to the ICC Global Commission. Since 2019, she has taught International Arbitration Practice at Pantheon-Assas University Paris II, UAE. Antonia has co-authored the UAE chapter of the IBA Guide on Arbitration and contributed to other significant publications. She has earned numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including an award for Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Lexis Nexis Women in Law Awards 2024, and recognitions as a leading individual in arbitration and dispute resolution by Chambers Global and Lexology Arbitration (formerly Who's Who Legal).
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Antonia Birt is an impressive lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes. She is well versed in shareholder disputes as well as contentious restructuring proceedings.
Provided by Chambers
Antonia Birt is helpful and intelligent.
Antonia Birt has deep expertise across all of the commercial dispute spectrum.
I am always impressed by her quick understanding and strong action plans.
Antonia Birt has great presence when cross-examining witnesses in the court, exceptional knowledge of the DIFC Court rules and the ability to think on her feet.
Antonia Birt has a wealth of knowledge in DIFC litigation and arbitration. She is well connected and her expertise is second-to-none.
Antonia Birt is helpful and intelligent.
Antonia Birt has deep expertise across all of the commercial dispute spectrum.
I am always impressed by her quick understanding and strong action plans.
Antonia Birt has great presence when cross-examining witnesses in the court, exceptional knowledge of the DIFC Court rules and the ability to think on her feet.
Antonia Birt has a wealth of knowledge in DIFC litigation and arbitration. She is well connected and her expertise is second-to-none.
