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Sean Whitham

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Sean Whitham

Sean Whitham

Of Counsel

Herbert Smith Freehills

Sean Whitham is Of Counsel in the Dubai disputes resolution practice with a particular focus on 
complex, large scale construction and engineering disputes.  He was previously based in the firm's 
London office, before moving to the Dubai office.
Sean has broad experience of advising and representing clients in the construction industry, 
including those in the power and water, oil and gas, transport and healthcare sectors. He has 
experience of many of the forms of contract used in the construction industry and has acted for 
clients in international arbitration proceedings under the ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SIAC and ADCCAC rules, 
as well as in expert determination, mediation, UK adjudication and high court litigation.
Sean has been recognised as “a key senior associate for disputes work” in Legal 500 EMEA 2021 (UAE: 
Construction) and as "senior associate(s) who understand the industry, the market and can provide 
good solid advice" in Legal 500 EMEA 2020 (UAE: Construction).
 

Events

01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

25 February, 2025

Interactive Discussions on Current and Future Trends in International Arbitration

Herbert Smith Freehills Riyadh

English
By request
Free
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Updated at: 14/07/2024

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