Dispute Resolution: The English Bar

4 Pump Court is a noted London set whose members frequently assist with construction disputes in the Middle East. Individual barristers offer extensive expertise in ICC arbitrations relating to issues such as delay and variation, often in the context of major energy and infrastructure projects. In addition to arbitration, members are regularly called upon to undertake the advocacy in litigation proceedings before the courts of the DIFC, ADGM and QFC. White-collar fraud cases are a further area of expertise for the set.

Laurence Page is a well-known London-based barrister who has a strong DIFC practice. He is regularly instructed on matters concerning allegations of white-collar fraud, and often assists with cases involving freezing injunctions and search orders. "Laurence Page is a good barrister and has fast turnaround times."

Rachel Ansell KC is a London-based barrister with considerable Middle East disputes experience, especially concerning construction arbitration cases arising out of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. "She is hard-working, has a loyal following and an outstanding reputation."