Dylan McKimmie

Dylan McKimmie is a litigation and arbitration lawyer whose practice focuses on major resource and infrastructure project disputes, commercial disputes, construction disputes, and regulatory litigation, both in Australia and internationally. Clients describe Dylan as "commercially-minded, bright and sensible" (Chambers Global). Dylan has extensive experience in the energy sector, particularly through his frequent representation of and advice to oil and gas supermajors on complex matters spanning upstream and downstream operations.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2026, Dylan practiced for more than 20 years at an international law firm in Australia. His notable matters from that time include appearing as counsel to Chevron in a landmark 2024 decision by the High Court of Australia (HCA), a ruling that represents the first time an apex court in any of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law countries invalidated an arbitration award on functus officio (no further authority) grounds. Other highlights include representing major oil and gas companies in various multimillion dollar proceedings, acting for a party challenging the legal framework on international arbitration in Australia in a 2013 HCA case that is repeatedly cited as one of the leading authorities on Australian arbitration law, and representing the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in numerous regulatory prosecutions.

Dylan is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Australia for his experience in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, international arbitration, and competition law. Doyle's Guide ranks him as a leading arbitration lawyer, and Chambers Global notes that "he has an in-depth understanding of litigation and can think holistically about the problem, implementing a multi-faceted strategy."