Dean Ryburn is a Partner and co-head of the Middle East Construction and Dispute Resolution practice. He has more than 15 years' experience advising clients on risk management and dispute avoidance and resolution. He regularly acts for clients in all common forms of dispute resolution (including litigation, arbitration and mediation) to protect and enforce their legal rights in relation to their most important projects and transactions. He has an in-depth understanding of local laws, practices and dispute resolution frameworks having been based in the region full-time for more than 12 years.

Dean has been named as one of 10 consultants in the 2022 Construction Week Power 100 ranking of the Middle East's most influential construction leaders in recognition of his particular expertise in complex and high-value construction arbitrations.