Stuart J H Paterson

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates

8 Years Ranked

Band 3

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

United Arab Emirates

3 Years Ranked

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stuart Paterson frequently acts on behalf of international banks and financial services clients on a broad variety of contentious matters in the DIFC. His handling of shareholder and contractual disputes is complemented by considerable expertise in white-collar fraud and corporate investigations.

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Corporate Compliance & Investigations - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stuart Paterson provides high-level advice to financial services clients in regard to issues of fraudulent misrepresentation and corporate crime. He also advises individuals and family conglomerates on white-collar criminal investigations. In addition to his client-facing work, he is Middle East managing partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and heads the firm's corporate crime and investigations team.

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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Stuart J H Paterson

Global Practice Guide

White-Collar Crime 2025
UAE | Trends and Developments

Authored by

Stuart Paterson, Elif Eren Ozenir, Janine Mallis, Tania Forichon

Article • Sep 2025

Global Practice Guide

White-Collar Crime 2025
UAE | Law and Practice

Authored by

Stuart Paterson, Elif Eren Ozenir, Janine Mallis, Tania Forichon

Article • Sep 2025

Global Practice Guide

International Fraud & Asset Tracing 2025
United Arab Emirates | Trends and Developments

Authored by

Stuart Paterson, Janine Mallis, Tania Forichon

Article • Apr 2025

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Title and authors	Content type	Publication date	Media type
International Fraud & Asset Tracing 2025 \| United Arab Emirates \| Law and Practice Authored by: Stuart Paterson, Janine Mallis, Tania Forichon	Global Practice Guide	Apr 2025	Article

Strengths

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Stuart is very available, friendly and supportive. He is happy to repeat his explanations if needed and go into the specific points.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart Paterson provides outstanding support on complex matters.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

I consider Stuart Paterson to be an excellent lawyer.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

We find Stuart to be a brilliant lawyer who is available, pragmatic and helpful.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He's got a great combination of strategic nous and a good eye for detail.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart Paterson is outstanding in every respect. He is easy to communicate with and makes sure I am kept fully updated.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart Paterson understands our business and our needs.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart is knowledgeable and level-headed.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart is always available and gives us the answers we need.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart contributes to the discussions in a smooth way.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart is very available, friendly and supportive. He is happy to repeat his explanations if needed and go into the specific points.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart Paterson provides outstanding support on complex matters.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

I consider Stuart Paterson to be an excellent lawyer.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

We find Stuart to be a brilliant lawyer who is available, pragmatic and helpful.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He's got a great combination of strategic nous and a good eye for detail.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart Paterson is outstanding in every respect. He is easy to communicate with and makes sure I am kept fully updated.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart Paterson understands our business and our needs.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart is knowledgeable and level-headed.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart is always available and gives us the answers we need.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stuart contributes to the discussions in a smooth way.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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