About

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CMS was one of the first firms to recognise construction law as a specialist area and create a dedicated team over 30 years ago. The team in the UAE is one of the foremost construction teams in the country with an extensive and impressive client base. They are experts in UAE construction and have excellent construction capability and expertise across the Middle East and Africa. 

Unique Client Base

Their lawyers are recognised for their track record in advising on the largest, most technically complex projects in the region and for successfully resolving associated major domestic and international disputes. They act for employers, contractors and consultants, which gives a 360 degree view of the industry and the best practices. 

  • Government agencies - Government of Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Agency, Government of Ras Al Khaimah Waste Management Agency, ZonesCorp
  • Developers - Gulf Data Hub, Global Student Accommodation, Acropole
  • Contractors - Bester Generacion, KAMCO General Contracting
  • Consulting firms –  Mott MacDonald, Ernst & Young, Obermeyer
  • Oil and gas multinationals - Lukoil, Eni, Dragon Oil, Petrobras, Bowleven, Gazprom Neft
  • Major family conglomerates – Al Ghurair, Al Hokair Group, Sabban Group, Al Rajhi Group
  • Private equity houses - Abraaj Group

Chambers Review

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Construction - United Arab Emirates

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The Dubai office of CMS maintains a strong focus on construction issues in the sphere of infrastructure. The firm is able to advise on both transactional and contentious work, and possesses a wealth of experience in acting for contractors. Its lawyers are also skilled in acting on construction disputes related to energy projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Greg Sibbald
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Up and Coming

Greg Sibbald is well recognised for his increasingly high-profile construction disputes work. He represents several multi-jurisdictional clients in arbitration proceedings arising out of large-scale infrastructure matters.

Greg is an expert; he knows what he is talking about. He understands the small details of the case and designs long-term strategies to help reach goals that clients want to achieve.

Ranked Lawyers at
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United Arab Emirates

Construction: Dispute Resolution

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Greg Sibbald
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Up and Coming

Members

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Nicholas Kramer

Head of Department

Patrick McPherson

Clients

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Abraaj Group

Bester Generacion

Ernst & Young

Fawaz Al Hokair Group

Gulf Data Hub

RAKWA

ZonesCorp

Industries

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Construction

Energy

Hotels & Hospitality

Infrastructure

Real Estate Development

Waste

Wastewater

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