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Clifford Chance LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Construction - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a highly regarded construction practice with a longstanding presence in the UAE. Its offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai offer robust capabilities for matters throughout the MENA region. The team regularly advises clients on large-scale construction disputes, often on the contractor side. Its lawyers are further able to assist with a range of non-contentious projects. The firm also has strengths in sectors such as energy and infrastructure.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Qiddiya Investment Company on its plans for the construction of a multi-purpose stadium in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance stands out for its deep sector expertise, particularly in structuring complex EPC and supplier agreements aligned with international lending standards.

    Construction respondentGlobal

  • A clear strength is that they have dedicated construction specialists and a deep bench of experienced lawyers. They are commercially aware, supportive and understanding of our business.

    Construction respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance is notable for its deep knowledge of common market positions with regard to EPC contracts, O&M contracts and LTSAs.

    Construction respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Inaamul Laher
    Inaamul Laher

    Inaamul Laher

    Inaamul Laher heads the firm's Middle East transactional construction practice from Abu Dhabi. He advises on contractual issues pertaining to the construction of projects in the oil and gas, infrastructure and power sectors.

    • Inaamul Laher has excellent construction knowledge and provides a quick response.

      Construction respondentGlobal
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  • Paul Coates
    Paul Coates

    Paul Coates

    Dubai-based Paul Coates is the partner in charge of Clifford Chance's Middle East construction disputes practice. He is well respected within the market and has considerable experience relating to contentious construction issues in the energy sector.
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