Dean O’Leary LLM, MA, MBEng (Distinction), MSc, BSc (Hons), DipLaw, DipArb, DipICArb, DipICL, DipLaw (O&G), DipICDR (Arb), CertAdj, FCIArb, FCIOB, FASI, FDBF, MCMI, Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator, Barrister (England and Wales) is a Partner at BLK Partners, based in Dubai.

Dean has been involved with construction disputes for over 30 years.  He practiced as an independent barrister from India Buildings Chambers in England, and prior to that, he worked as a quantity surveyor, after a period of service in the Royal Marines Commandos. In 2006, he moved to Dubai and since then he has been involved in some of the largest construction and engineering arbitrations in the region.

Dean’s primary area of practice is handling construction and engineering disputes (with a particular focus on on domestic and international arbitrations), he also deals with disputes relating to upstream and midstream Oil & Gas and other Energy-related matters. He regularly represents employers, contractors (including joint ventures), subcontractors, consultants and suppliers in mediations, adjudications, expert determinations, arbitrations and litigation. He is regularly listed in the annual Who’s Who Legal for Construction and is ranked in Chambers and Partners for Construction in the UAE.