Claire Miller is the Managing Partner of Beale & Co (Middle East) and has over 20 years of experience in all forms of dispute resolution, with a particular focus on complex international construction disputes.

Her practice spans the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Claire specialises in international arbitration and regularly manages high-value, cross-border arbitrations, Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) proceedings, and mediations. She also sits as an arbitrator and has experience under all major arbitral rules, including ICC, DIFC-LCIA, DIAC, ADCCAC, UNCITRAL, and ad hoc proceedings.

Claire advises on disputes arising from large-scale international infrastructure and construction projects, acting for developers, contractors, and employers. Her experience covers high-rise and commercial developments, transport and energy infrastructure, oil and gas facilities, desalination plants, ports, and leisure projects.

Her leadership and deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of the industry have been central to the firm’s success in the region.

She frequently writes for the construction trade press and is a regular speaker at leading industry conferences.

Practising Rights: England and Wales, DLAD

Areas of Expertise: International Arbitration | Dispute Resolution | Construction