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Construction - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard is an accomplished international law firm with a strong presence both in the UAE and in the wider GCC region. It is especially noted for its disputes capabilities and is regularly called upon to assist contractors, subcontractors and consultants with the full spectrum of contentious mandates. Addleshaw Goddard serves a range of clients in the infrastructure and utilities sectors, and its lawyers also possess significant experience in disputes resulting from energy projects.

Strengths

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The Addleshaw Goddard construction team demonstrates an excellent grasp of the technical complexities of construction projects and appreciates where the technical issues lie.

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The way they bring junior staff through the ranks is fantastic. It has a really good culture of giving lawyers opportunities and letting them shine in front of clients.

Construction respondent
Global

Addleshaw stands out for its ability to grasp the key issues quickly and provide concise and practical advice.

Construction respondent
Global

Addleshaw Goddard provides clear and decisive advice. The team is easy to deal with and always keeps you updated on the progress of its work.

Construction respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Burke
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Stephen Burke
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Band 1

Stephen Burke is consistently praised by clients for his strengths in arbitration, including matters conducted under ICC and UNCITRAL rules. He is highly esteemed both for his considerable advocacy capabilities as well as his admirable drafting skills, with sources often citing him as a leading construction lawyer in the Middle East.

Stephen possesses exceptional drafting and advocacy skills for construction-related matters. He is definitely someone you want in your corner.

Stephen Burke's advocacy is exceptional. He is very quick to pick up on matters and understands commercial issues very well.

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Richard Davies
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Band 2

Richard Davies has extensive knowledge of both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction mandates, in which he often represents lenders and contractors. Well respected among peers for his multifaceted practice, he also has strengths in building and ancillary contracts, as well as arbitrations. He joined Addleshaw Goddard in January 2026 after leaving BCLP.

Richard Davies is enthusiastic and passionate about his job and our project, which makes him a great person to work with.

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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United Arab Emirates

Construction: Dispute Resolution
Stephen Burke
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Stephen Burke
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Richard Davies
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Construction: Non-contentious
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Richard Davies
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