Joseph Chedrawe KC

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 4

Construction: Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Joseph Chedrawe KC

Global

Practice Areas

Joseph Chedrawe is an accomplished disputes practitioner with experience in more than 30 countries across four continents, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. He has acted as counsel in more than 40 international engineering, construction, and commercial arbitrations under all of the major arbitral institutions and in ad-hoc proceedings. Joseph also litigates cross-border disputes and appears before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts.

Joseph represents multinational corporations, state entities, and private clients in large-scale, high-value disputes, with a focus on mega projects in the energy, infrastructure, industrial, and residential sectors. Prior to the Middle East, he practiced in Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Joseph is a qualified barrister and solicitor and a skilled advocate before courts and arbitral tribunals. He is also regularly called upon to sit as an independent arbitrator, especially in relation to disputes in the Middle East. Joseph has experience in investigations as well.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Construction: Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Joseph Chedrawe KC is the senior dispute resolution lawyer in Covington & Burling LLP's Dubai office. He has extensive experience in construction cases, which includes arbitration proceedings arising from the early termination of contracts. He is frequently called upon to assist with disputes relating to the construction of energy plants, as well as major infrastructure projects.

View ranking table

Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Joseph Chedrawe KC leads the Middle East dispute resolution practice at Covington. He is regularly called upon to represent clients in arbitrations arising from M&A transactions and alleged breaches of commercial agreements, leveraging his deep expertise in construction matters.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

When it comes to construction and engineering disputes, he is an absolute powerhouse.

Construction: Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Joseph is the consummate safe pair of hands. He is an outstanding practitioner, and delivers on time in full.

Construction: Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has deep knowledge of arbitrations and of the wider Gulf market.

Construction: Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is a brilliant strategist. To me that’s the most valuable asset he brings to the table. He has a laser focus on client objectives, and delivers winning strategies and top-notch advice.

Construction: Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Joseph Chedrawe is an elegant, sophisticated and thoughtful lawyer. He is conscientious, high-quality, reasonable and measured.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Joseph Chedrawe, as a barrister and arbitrator, is super-efficient.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has deep knowledge of arbitration and the wider GCC market.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Joseph Chedrawe has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the laws of many countries. He is absolutely brilliant in his ability to quickly grasp industry concepts and to explain complex legal issues.