Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Construction | Chambers Global Profile

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Construction - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

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.

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Strengths

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The Addleshaw team are responsive and practical, and we have been pleased with what we have seen from them.

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Addleshaw Goddard is very organised and they understand the technicalities of the construction industry. They have really good connections and a good knowledge of the market.

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The Addleshaw team are responsive and practical, and we have been pleased with what we have seen from them.

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Addleshaw Goddard is very organised and they understand the technicalities of the construction industry. They have really good connections and a good knowledge of the market.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Davies

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.

Richard is an absolute gentleman – one of the most knowledgeable construction lawyers I work with, yet his manner is humble and unassuming. He rolls his sleeves up and treats clients incredibly well.

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Stephen Burke

Band 2

Stephen Burke is praised by clients for his strengths in arbitration, including matters conducted under UNCITRAL rules. He is also particularly esteemed for his strong drafting capabilities.

Stephen is very diligent and gets up to speed quickly. He is very direct and gives feedback incredibly well.

Stephen Burke is one of the finest trial advocates around. He is a solicitor but is comfortable in an advocacy role – he is naturally gifted.

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Bevan Farmer

Band 3

Bevan Farmer is well versed in international construction arbitrations, including DIAC and ICC proceedings. Frequent clients of his include developers, contractors and subcontractors. He splits his time between Dubai and Doha.

He is extremely supportive and knowledgeable in his field. When I ask him, he will give me the right information and I do not need to double check if it is correct.

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