Scottish Arbitration Centre appoints Lindy Patterson QC to chair committee

She is qualified in English and Scots law and has higher rights (civil) in both jurisdictions. She is a member of the London Court of International Arbitration, is president-elect of the Dispute Resolution Board Federation (DRBF) Region 2 and teaches on the International Arbitration masters course at the University of Edinburgh.

She will chair the Domestic Sub-Committee while Juliet Blanch will continue to chair the International Sub-Committee.

Ms Patterson said: “I am delighted to take up this appointment and look forward to being part of the arbitration appointments process of the Scottish Arbitration Centre in the years ahead. I believe this jurisdiction is very well placed to have a thriving arbitration scene, both domestic and international.”

Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive of the centre, said: “I am delighted that Lindy Patterson QC has accepted our invitation to chair our Domestic Sub-Committee. She has been a strong supporter of the centre, serving on our committee since its establishment, and is a highly respected in Scotland, London and internationally.

“We are honoured to have Lindy and Juliet, two outstanding arbitration practitioners, chairing our sub-committees and presiding over our ad hoc arbitral appointments system. It also further strengthens our support for gender equality in arbitration.”