Trowers & Hamlins appoints Partner Magda Kofluk to its International Construction Disputes team
With three female partners now on the team, collectively possessing over 50 years of experience in the region
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins (Trowers) has appointed Partner Magda Kofluk to its International Construction Disputes team in Dubai. She is joined by Senior Associate Samantha Martin.
With three female partners now on the team, collectively possessing over 50 years of experience in the region, Trowers continues to lead the way in promoting gender diversity in construction law, the firm said.
Cheryl Cairns, Head of the International Construction Disputes team, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Magda to the team. Her expertise in high-value arbitrations and deep regional knowledge will build on the team’s extensive experience and further strengthen the support we offer to our clients.”
Cairns added, “The addition of Magda and Samantha further enhances the depth and diversity of talent within our Construction Disputes team, and we are extremely proud of the culture we are building. This growth is aligned with our 2030 strategy to strengthen our sector offering and expand in an innovative and inclusive way.”
Kofluk added, “I’m excited to be joining Trowers & Hamlins and to be part of a team with such a strong reputation in international construction disputes. It is a proud moment to be stepping into partnership for the first time, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success and working closely with clients on high-value, technically challenging arbitrations across the Middle East.”
Kofluk, a civil law construction arbitration specialist with over 15 years of experience, has 11 years of experience in the Middle East, where she has advised on projects in Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and the UAE. Her expertise lies in advising clients on high-value arbitrations related to construction projects across various major industries, including power plants, highways, airports, mixed-use buildings, railways, and stadiums. Kofluk also frequently participates as an arbitrator in DIAC, ICC, and ad-hoc cases and has been admitted to the roster of arbitrators of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration.
