Michelle Nelson is a specialist arbitration lawyer with over 30-years of experience. Her practice focuses on the Middle East, advising on major oil and gas and construction infrastructure disputes.

Michelle has represented clients in arbitration proceedings under major international and regional arbitration rules including the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, DIAC and ADCCAC rules.

She acts for a variety of employers, contractors, consultants and subcontractors and phas advised on a wide range of projects including airports, process and power plants, roads, commercial and residential premises.

Michelle is a qualified Solicitor Advocate and undertakes her own advocacy, with rights of audience in the DIFC Courts. She also regularly sits as an arbitrator.