Gabriela Benavides Gabriela Benavides

Gabriela Benavides

Associate Dubai

T: +971 4 278 2355

GABRIELA IS AN ASSOCIATE IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION GROUP BASED IN DUBAI.

Gabriela represents clients in a broad range of disputes and contentious matters, with a particular focus on our core areas of energy, infrastructure, transport and construction. With her experience spanning the Middle East, Europe and Japan, Gabriela acts for clients in contentious matters in both court litigation and international arbitration. She has worked on institutional arbitration proceedings under the ICC, DIAC, LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules. She also has additional expertise in ESG and climate change.

Gabriela is an English-qualified solicitor and is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to joining WFW, she trained at the London and Tokyo offices of a Magic Circle law firm.

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Education

  1. 2021 – 2022 · Accelerated LPC with MSc in Law, Business and Management, The University of Law
  2. 2013 – 2016 · Law LLB, The University of Leicester

memberships and associations

  1. Law Society of England and Wales