Global law firm K&L Gates has announced that Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia has joined its Perth office as a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. He will also be part of the firm’s International Arbitration practice group.
Coming from Clifford Chance, Ruffié-Farrugia specializes in international commercial arbitration and investor-state dispute settlement. He advises clients on high-stakes, cross-border disputes primarily in the resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. He also has experience in emerging sectors such as space and video gaming.
Ruffié-Farrugia is a native French speaker and is also fluent in English and Mandarin. His addition to the firm follows a series of other recent hires in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, expanding K&L Gates’s international arbitration capabilities.
Ruffié-Farrugia’s arrival follows the additions of Washington, DC partner Thomas Allen, Wilmington partner Robert Beste, New York partner Todd Fishman, Orange County partner Eva Weiler, and Seattle partner John Bender to the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in the last year.
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“We are excited to welcome Rodolphe to the firm. He is a knowledgeable and well-regarded lawyer with an entrepreneurial mindset. His multicultural background and multifaceted experience make him a strong addition to our international arbitration practice, especially with the growing number of global disputes across the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, and investment treaty claims.”
Christopher Tung, partner and practice group coordinator of the International Arbitration practice group
“Rodolphe’s diverse experience will add depth and breadth to our regional disputes capabilities. With an increasing volume of complex cross-border commercial and investment disputes, Rodolphe’s arrival is well-timed. His appointment to our partnership reflects our firm’s strategic focus on global markets and commitment to supporting our clients through best-in-class dispute resolution capabilities.”
Jason Opperman, regional managing partner, Australia
“We’re delighted to welcome Rodolphe to the firm. His proven track record of representing mining and energy companies, combined with his ability to advise multinational French corporates with operations across the region, reinforces our commitment to investing in top-tier talent and remaining agile amid evolving market dynamics. This is especially critical as these companies face heightened scrutiny and increasingly complex cross-border disputes.”
Ryan Dwyer, regional managing partner, Asia
