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Chambers Review

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Construction - United Arab Emirates

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a well-regarded law firm with a strong footprint in the Middle East. The firm maintains a leading construction team in Dubai, with deep expertise in contentious mandates. The team frequently advises developers and contractors, with further experience in acting for energy companies. Its lawyers are noted for assisting clients with high profile construction matters in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure and oil and gas.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper represented BAM Higgs & Hill in proceedings in the DIFC Courts against Affan Innovative Structures and its executive manager relating to the design and engineering of the external façade for Dubai's landmark Museum of the Future.

Strengths

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I appreciate the calibre and accessibility of partners, DLA Piper's global reach and its ability to cross-check international precedents.

Construction respondent
Global

DLA Piper is an excellent team to have in your corner. The lawyers there work together very efficiently and see the whole tactical picture.

Construction respondent
Global

The team at DLA Piper is client-friendly, astute and strategic.

Construction respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Mackenzie
3
Andrew Mackenzie
3
Band 3

Andrew Mackenzie is a Dubai-based lawyer who is highly skilled in representing contractors and developers across the full range of construction disputes. He is especially prolific in acting on cases held before the DIFC Courts.

Andrew Mackenzie is an excellent and energetic lawyer who always has an eye on the commercial aspects of a dispute, and who really wants and works for the win.

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Suzannah Newboult
3
Suzannah Newboult
3
Band 3

Suzannah Newboult is a leading lawyer who is highly experienced assisting with contentious construction proceedings in the UAE and further afield. She is regularly active on matters with industry-wide importance.

Suzannah Newboult is an excellent team lead on large cases.

Suzannah Newboult is sensitive to client needs and a pleasure to work with.

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Andrew Mackenzie
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Andrew Mackenzie
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Suzannah Newboult
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Suzannah Newboult
3
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