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Construction - United Arab Emirates

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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

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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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan H Sutcliffe
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Band 1

Jonathan Sutcliffe has been based in Dubai for many years, during which time he has amassed huge experience of handling 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.

Jonathan is a sophisticated lawyer who has a good awareness of construction law issues and stands out for his accessibility.

Jonathan has profound experience coupled with a pragmatic approach – the perfect combination!

Jonathan is very skilled at adapting to his clients, making himself very easily understood to all, but also making sure he doesn't miss the legal intricacies of cases.

He is a sharp thinker who can see things from the other side's perspective.

Jonathan is a truly excellent lawyer and a really trusted adviser.

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Jennifer Paterson
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Up and Coming

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.

She is on top of the details, extremely hard-working, very sharp and articulate, and goes to any length to help the client.

She is very pragmatic and focused on achieving the best for her clients.

She's superb and ferociously hard-working, committed and determined.

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Construction: Dispute Resolution

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Jonathan H Sutcliffe
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