LAWYER PROFILE

Christopher Cross

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Construction: Non-contentious

United Arab Emirates

1 year ranked

Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

6 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Projects

- Project Finance

Career

Chris is a partner based in our Dubai office. With two decades of experience successfully completing major infrastructure projects around the globe, Chris brings a wealth of experience across a diverse range of sectors. These include energy, transport, infrastructure and construction. He has worked extensively throughout the Middle East as well as in Africa and Europe. Chris provides strong regional insight as a result of his in-depth local and international knowledge. Chris has significant experience advising on the delivery of PPP and Privatization projects in the water, energy, waste, real estate, transport, healthcare, infrastructure, ports and aviation sectors.

For additional information on Chris's professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/c/christopher-cross

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Construction: Non-contentious - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Cross is an experienced construction partner who is well versed in providing advice to developers and other stakeholders on multimillion-dollar projects across the GCC.

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Cross is based in the firm's Dubai office. In addition to his strengths advising lenders on project finance mandates, he is entrusted with project procurement and development matters by clients hailing from a variety of sectors including infrastructure, construction and energy.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Christopher's approachable nature, combined with deep sector knowledge and sound judgement, makes him a trusted and highly valued adviser.
Construction: Non-contentiousChambers Global Guide
Christopher Cross always demonstrates excellent customer service and superb communication skills.
Construction: Non-contentiousChambers Global Guide
Christopher is an exceptional and tireless adviser. His in-depth understanding of government and bidder perspectives is invaluable, and he always ensures the resources we need are available.
Construction: Non-contentiousChambers Global Guide
Christopher Cross is a great industry expert who immediately adds value to the organisation.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide