Sean Cameron Joins Linklaters To Lead Middle East Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Practice
Sean Cameron Joins Linklaters to Lead Middle East Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Practice
Linklaters has strengthened its global Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations (LAI) capabilities with the establishment of a dedicated on-ground practice in Dubai, reaffirming its commitment to offering seamless legal support across the Middle East.
The firm’s Middle East LAI practice will be led by Sean Cameron, who joins Linklaters as LAI Counsel. Sean previously served as the Head of Disputes & Litigation at NEOM Company and brings nearly 15 years of international legal experience across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. He is highly regarded for his expertise in complex project and construction disputes in the energy, infrastructure, and major projects sectors, with a strong emphasis on high-value international arbitration and strategic risk management.
Alison Wilson, Partner and Global Head of LAI at Linklaters, said
"The launch of our on-the-ground LAI practice in the Middle East is a key development and highlights our commitment to supporting our clients’ needs with the best combination of global and local insights. Sean’s experience and market knowledge will be invaluable to our clients and will complement the work already being done across the region."
Jelita Pandjaitan, Partner and Asia Head of LAI, said,
"I am thrilled to welcome Sean. His expertise will significantly contribute to our international arbitration practice and help drive further growth and success across the region."
Commenting on his new role, Sean Cameron said,
"This is an exciting opportunity to grow Linklaters’ presence in the Middle East. I look forward to collaborating closely with colleagues across LAI, energy & infrastructure, and other practices to deliver exceptional service to both global and regional clients."
Sean’s addition builds on the recent momentum of the LAI team across Asia and the Middle East, further enhanced by the elections of Andrew Battisson, Rebecca James, and Sarah Hudson. Together, the firm’s integrated global platform delivers innovative dispute resolution strategies tailored to complex cross-border matters—ensuring clients receive commercially focused and locally grounded legal solutions across global markets.
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