About Stuart Paterson

Stuart Paterson is the managing partner of Herbert Smith Freehills Middle East. He is an experienced dispute resolution specialist and heads the Middle East dispute resolution practice, offering expertise in litigation, arbitration and business crime and investigations. Stuart specialises in financial services and energy sector disputes. In addition to his specialist areas of practice, he has substantial general commercial litigation experience, including shareholder and joint venture disputes, agency/distributorship disputes, professional negligence, employment and regulatory matters. Stuart has over 15 years’ experience in the Middle East.