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Construction - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Al Tamimi & Company is a leading Middle Eastern law firm noted for its deep knowledge of the local market combined with its expansive reach throughout the region. It assists clients with contentious mandates as well as transactional construction matters, including contract negotiations and the construction of mixed-use developments. Its lawyers frequently work on behalf of developers, subcontractors and other clients in sectors such as tourism and oil and gas.
Strengths
Al Tamimi is notable for its experience in the region, especially in terms of its knowledge of the many stakeholders and players in the market.
Al Tamimi is always able to give us considered and detailed advice within a short period of time.
Work Highlights
Al Tamimi assisted Knowledge Economic City with the negotiation of a BOOT district cooling contract.
Notable practitioners
Paul Taylor utilises his broad experience of the Middle East to advise on cross-border construction disputes, including cases concerning delays and disruptions. He recently joined Al Tamimi as its regional head of arbitration, having left Eversheds, where he was Dubai managing partner and head of the construction team.
Paul is a legend in the construction disputes field in Dubai. He is a good lawyer with a good reputation.
Paul is a dependable lawyer and can navigate complex arbitrations.