Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individuals
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K&L Gates maintains a compact yet high-quality construction department in its Dubai office. It is best known for taking on highly sensitive contentious matters, and assists clients both within the UAE and across the region. It is especially noteworthy for its expertise in cases arising from high profile infrastructure projects, with equally notable experience concerning insolvent contractors.
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The lawyers at K&L Gates are diligent and swift in addressing complicated matters - even at short notice - with a systematic approach that tackles everything that needs to be tackled.
K&L Gates stands out for its technical knowledge and world-class client service.
We find the K&L Gates team to be completely trustworthy and reliable. They always deliver on the work product. The team works efficiently and cost-effectively without sacrificing high quality.
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Jonathan Sutcliffe has been based in Dubai for many years, during which time he has amassed huge experience in a wide variety of high value and highly sensitive construction claims. He is well versed in advising employers and contractors, as well as other notable stakeholders such as litigation funders.
He is incredibly knowledgeable about UAE law and arbitration practice. He is very much a leading practitioner.
Jonathan Sutcliffe has been in the Middle East region a long time, so he has a lot of local knowledge and experience within the construction sector.
Jonathan is super experienced and smart.
Jonathan is a through, diligent, well-rounded professional who always ensures both parties fully understand the matter at hand, thereby delivering outcomes that effectively serve the intended purpose.
Jennifer Paterson formerly practised as a barrister in London prior to relocating to Dubai. She is notable for her lead roles representing employers, and is increasingly visible on the firm's major Middle East construction cases.
Jennifer Paterson is completely on top of the detail. She is very receptive to ideas and is also a real workhorse.
Jennifer really gets her hands dirty on the technical details and provides a really good service.
Construction: Dispute Resolution
Construction: Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Construction
Location: Australia
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