Bridget Butler

Practice Areas

Bridget is a Dispute Resolution Partner at Horizons & Co. She is an accomplished, experienced England and Wales qualified lawyer with over 20 years’ experience gained in leading private practices in both the UK and Middle East, as well as senior in-house roles at major GCC companies.

Bridget’s career has focused largely on high value, complex arbitration and commercial litigation matters, where she has an extensive and proven track record. She has successfully advised clients in the DIFC and onshore UAE courts, as well as in the English High Court, and on numerous disputes governed by major international and regional arbitration rules, including the LCIA, the SCC, and the DIAC.

Career

General Counsel for The Special Economic Zone - The Red Sea Development Company - Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

Executive Director - Regulatory, Compliance and Legal Affairs - The Red Sea Development Company - Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

Director of Legal - DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre - Apr 2016 - Jan 2019

Senior Legal Counsel - DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) - Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

Senior Associate - Herbert Smith Freehills - Jul 2010 - Dec 2014

Associate - Olswang - Jan 2007 - Jul 2010