
Isabella Dunk
Gate Village 10, Office 211
P.O. Box 504945
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Isabella is an associate in the International Dispute Resolution practice group of our Dubai office. She has experience in international arbitration and high-value commercial disputes, with a focus on construction and engineering, energy and infrastructure projects.
The following is a list of representative matters in which Isabella has assisted.
Experience Highlights
Representing a family conglomerate in DIAC arbitration proceedings in a dispute concerning alleged payments due under a purported master murabaha agreement; issues included allegations of fraud and unjust enrichment
Representing the employer in DIAC Arbitration proceedings it instigated against a consultant for defective design of the chilled water system and structures; this related to an iconic water park in the UAE
Representing the claimant in DIAC arbitration proceedings in a dispute concerning the non-payment of sums due under an assignment agreement
Representing a MEP subcontractor in DIAC arbitration proceedings in relation to a final account dispute with the main contractor; the project was a medical facility in the UAE; the dispute concerned entitlement to variations, extension of time and prolongation costs
2007 to date, acting on a number of ICC arbitrations in connection with the design and construction of a major maritime project in Central America
Representing a state-owned entity in arbitration proceedings against a provider of technology services; the dispute concerned the scope and quality of the services provided, losses arising from non-performance, and entitlement to further payments for the alleged breaches
Representing multiple respondents in ICC proceedings brought by purchasers of shares in a wastewater treatment plant in the GCC; the dispute concerned allegations of breach of warranties relating to purported contamination
Representing a joint venture comprising a European and an Asian contractor in a final account dispute with the employer in relation to one of the largest hospitals in the Middle East
Advising a MEP contractor in relation to a final account dispute in relation to a major hotel and resort project in Bahrain
Representing a sub-consultant in ICC arbitration proceedings in relation to a payment dispute following termination of the main consultant for an airbase project in the GCC
Advising an international consultant on its rights and entitlements following the termination by the employer of an airport project in the GCC
Representing a Mauritian investor in bilateral investment treaty claims against India, in relation to the cancellation of telecom licenses
Representing an oil and gas storage company in DIAC arbitration proceedings brought by one of its customers who alleged the storage agreement had been terminated and it was excused from paying further rents due to purported breaches by the facility owner
Credentials
- Bachelor of Law, University of Surrey
- England and Wales
- Middle East